Overview

• Jimmy Thelin says he must ignore outside noise and focus on lifting performances and intensity.
• He concedes the side lacks rhythm and energy and says the priority is becoming a stronger, more connected team.
• The manager defends Sivert Nilsen as one of the better performers in training after ironic cheers greeted his substitution against Livingston.
• He points to heavy summer turnover with double-digit arrivals and exits as the squad works toward cohesion.
• Aberdeen host Motherwell in the Premier Sports Cup, a chance to change momentum, with Thelin having lost only one domestic cup tie in Scotland.