Overview
- Thelin says Aberdeen must “do our things really well” to beat a Strasbourg side he calls technical, fast and explosive, with the Dons needing a home win to keep slim Conference League hopes alive after taking two points from four games.
- Strasbourg have already qualified from the group, while Thelin urges his players to “dream big” and push to the limit for a first European victory of the campaign.
- Team news includes defensive absences for Gavin Molloy and Kristers Tobers, as Thelin praises 22‑year‑old Jack Milne’s development but leaves any Scotland call‑up to the national manager.
- CEO Alan Burrows reiterates the goal of “consistency of success,” highlighting steady recruitment, coaching stability and a pathway model following last season’s Scottish Cup win and a record sale of Bojan Miovski.
- Aberdeen have appointed Lutz Pfannenstiel as sporting director and plan to strengthen in January, with separate talks ongoing with the city council over a proposed beachfront stadium and contingency options under review.