Jimmy Thelin confirms key Aberdeen duo will miss Europa League playoff as he opens up on Pape Gueye exit.
On Monday, the Dons will find out who stands in their way of progressing to the league phase.
“Kristers Tobers and Emmanuel Gyamfi are both still out,” Thelin revealed. “I believe they won’t be available to play until late August or early September. “No, right now it appears that they will not be prepared for that one. Thelin is likely to leave senior players out of his European squad, and the defenders will not be registered for the first game.
Tobers, a central defender, has struggled since injuring himself while on international duty with Latvia. It’s a blow because he was an important player last season.
Thelin confirmed: “Tobers suffered the injury while away with the national team.”
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Gyamfi arrived from Schalke but suffered an injury over the summer. This has meant that Thelin has yet to see his new signing in action. The Dons manager admitted it was a difficult time for the 21-year-old.
“He’s a good guy and he gets a lot of support,” the Swede added. “But, of course, signing for a new club, a new adventure, and then arriving injured is difficult.
“He has a positive attitude, is doing well in rehab, and, as I previously stated, receives a lot of support. “I also tell him that we trust him.” He needs to keep doing his thing, and his time will come.
“Yes, he is frustrated but he handles it quite well.” Thelin has admitted that his main transfer focus is to try and find a replacement for Scottish Cup hero Pape Gueye.
The Dons sold the big striker to Turkish side Kasimpasa for more than £850,000. Aberdeen makes a decent profit, but it leaves the Dons short on strikers, with youngster Alfie Bavidge returning on loan to Inverness.
Thelin explained: “I believe there are always ideas and plans in this window, but it is an open market, and you are not alone.”This must be the right one, not just someone.
“We already have a good squad, and we trust the players who are here, but we’re always looking to improve, whether through recruitment or training and developing players. “It’s both parts, and you should try to do the right things rather than just things.
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