DEREK MCINNES FULL Press Conference | Kilmarnock vs Dundee

Kilmarnock vs Dundee - Kilmarnock Manager Derek McInnes previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership match between Kilmarnock and Dundee.

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Derek McInnes Pre-Match Press Conference: Kilmarnock vs Dundee

In this detailed pre-match press conference, Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes discusses the team's preparation and challenges ahead of their match against Dundee. With updates on key injuries, red card controversies, and his reflections on the team's performance, McInnes provides valuable insights into the mindset of his squad.

Derek McInnes Press Conference Key Points (Kilmarnock vs Dundee):

Injury Updates: Stuart Findlay faces a long spell out after surgery, while David Watson and Matty Kennedy remain doubtful for the weekend.
Discipline Challenges: McInnes addresses the ongoing red card issues, questioning inconsistencies in officiating while emphasizing the need for discipline and adaptation from his players.
Fixture Analysis: With six of the next ten games at home, McInnes highlights the importance of capitalizing on Kilmarnock's strong home form to climb the congested league table.
Looking Ahead: The manager reflects on last season’s success as a benchmark and discusses the squad’s need to improve its offensive output while maintaining competitive performances.
This candid discussion sheds light on the challenges Kilmarnock faces and McInnes’s strategies for success.

Don’t miss this in-depth look at Kilmarnock’s journey as they prepare for a critical run of fixtures!

Quotes from Derek McInnes:

Kilmarnock FC injury news:

"Stuart Findlay’s out for three to four months after surgery. It’s a big loss, but we’ll have to look to the January window to address that."
"Matty Kennedy’s creativity was missed last week, and we’re hoping he’s ready after treatment for a back spasm."

On discipline and red cards:

"I don’t believe we have a discipline problem, but the red cards suggest otherwise."
"The bar has been set so low this season, and we’re not seeing the same offenses punished consistently."
"If players get yellow cards in the first half, we now have to think about taking them off – that’s a big shift in how we manage games."

On SFA referee inconsistencies:

"We expect bad decisions now. That’s not good for anyone to accept, but it feels like the reality."
"It’s not just about what offense you commit – it depends on which referee you get."

On Kilmarnock fixtures and team form:

"We’ve played 13 league games, and eight of those have been away. Now, with six of the next ten at home, it’s time to capitalize."
"We’ve leaned on our home form in the past, and it’s important we do that again in this busy period."
"We’re one win short of where we were at this time last season, and that’s a reminder of what can still be achieved."

On improving offensive output from Kilmarnock FC:

"We had 14 corners, seven wide free kicks, and 21 chances to put the ball in the box last week, but we didn’t lay a glove on them. That’s on us to fix."
"We need to be more profitable in the final third – it’s not about getting there, it’s about making it count."

Derek McInnes on ambition and expectations:

"It’s not beyond us to be that team again, pushing for the top six. But we need to start winning now, not wait until later in the season."

McInnes on Kilmarnock's team competitiveness:

"I’ve always prided myself on my teams being competitive, and I won’t take that away from them. But we need to be smart about how we manage that competitiveness."

Derek McInnes Press Conference (Kilmarnock vs Dundee) Highlights:

00:00 Kilmarnock FC injury news - "Stuart Findlay’s out for three to four months"
00:51 Kilmarnock red cards - "Punished to the extreme"
07:40 Kilmanorck v Dundee - "Both teams are similar"
09:24 Kilmarnock FC fixtures - "We're 1 win less than last season"
10:23 St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock - "21 opportunities to score a goal"
11:25 Kilmarnock FC transfer news - "We'll look to bring in someone in January"
11:59 Kilmarnock top six - "10 games coming up"

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