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Kevin Nisbet rejects crisis talk after Aberdeen opening league struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:50 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Kevin Nisbet rejects crisis talk after Aberdeen opening league struggles

Summary

Aberdeen captain Kevin Nisbet has dismissed concerns regarding his team's form following a difficult start to the Scottish Premiership season. The squad enters Saturday's match against Kilmarnock after consecutive defeats against Rangers and Celtic. Despite these results, the club has recorded one victory in its first four league appearances. Nisbet emphasized that the squad remains well-drilled and focused on the upcoming schedule rather than dwelling on recent performances. The team faces Kilmarnock again next week in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Nisbet stated the dressing room remains unified as the side prepares for the next phase of the campaign.

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Status Watch

•Aberdeen has won one of its opening four Scottish Premiership matches.
•The team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Rangers and a 3-0 loss to Celtic in recent games.
•Kevin Nisbet serves as the Aberdeen captain for the current season.
•Aberdeen hosts Kilmarnock at Pittodrie this Saturday in league play.
•The two sides are scheduled to meet again in the League Cup quarter-finals next week.

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12:50 PMYahoo Sports — 'No crisis' at Aberdeen despite difficult start - Nisbet

What they're saying

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Aberdeen captain Kevin Nisbet insists there is no "crisis" at Pittodrie after back-to-back Scottish Premiership defeats to Rangers and Celtic. The Dons, who will also play Killie in the quarter-finals of the League Cup the following week, have won one of their opening four leagues.
— Yahoo Sports

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