Aberdeen’s Leighton Clarkson is feeling a bit uncertain about his team’s chances in the upcoming Scottish Cup final against Celtic. The Dons just suffered a heavy loss to the Hoops and it’s got Clarkson thinking that maybe they need to switch things up a bit for the big game.
The midfielder believes that Celtic’s clinical nature and ability to punish mistakes have been major factors in their recent losses to them. With the upcoming final looming, Clarkson knows that Aberdeen will need to come up with a different game plan to stand a chance against the treble-chasing champions.
One thing that Clarkson is sure about is that Aberdeen’s defense needs some serious work. Conceding 19 goals in five games to Celtic this season is not a good look, and he knows that they need to tighten up at the back if they want to have any hope of success in the final. Maybe they got a couple of things wrong in their recent match, but Clarkson is hopeful that they can turn things around with some adjustments.
As for their league performance, Clarkson admits that Aberdeen just haven’t been consistent enough. Losing out on third place to Hibernian was a tough blow, but he believes that finishing fourth would still be a decent result for the team. It’s clear that they have some work to do to improve their performance and standings.
Heading into their last league game against Dundee United, Clarkson is focused on getting the win. A victory would secure them fourth place and a spot in the Europa League qualifiers, which would be a positive end to the season. The team knows what they need to do, and Clarkson is confident that they can pull off a strong performance to secure the win they need.
Overall, Clarkson and the Dons have a tough road ahead of them. The Scottish Cup final against Celtic will be a major challenge, but with some adjustments and a strong performance in their final league game, they might just be able to finish the season on a high note. Let’s see if they can rise to the occasion and make their mark in the upcoming matches.
