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Murray injury raises concerns for depleted Dundee squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:16 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Murray injury raises concerns for depleted Dundee squad

Summary

Dundee suffered a setback after forward Simon Murray sustained a knee injury during the League Cup match at Aberdeen last weekend. The injury compounds existing issues, as Murray joins teammate Ashley Hay on the injury list, leaving manager Steven Pressley with limited striking options. The depleted squad is further highlighted by a bench featuring young players, with one 18-year-old and three 17-year-olds. Pressley previously indicated the need for new defenders and attackers to bolster the team before the transfer deadline, which is approaching. Despite the injury setbacks and a recent loss, Dundee has had a promising start to the season.

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•Simon Murray injured his knee during a League Cup loss to Aberdeen.
•Ashley Hay also sidelined, intensifying striker shortages.
•Dundee's bench included an 18-year-old and three 17-year-olds.
•Steven Pressley seeks to add defenders and attackers before the transfer deadline.
•Dundee has shown promise despite recent challenges.

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1:16 PMYahoo Sports — Murray blow highlights depleted Dens squad

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Prior to last weekend's League Cup defeat in Aberdeen, Steven Pressley highlighted his desire to add a couple of defenders and attacking players to his Dundee squad. The need for the latter has intensified after frontman Simon Murray picked up a nasty looking knee injury during their Pittodrie loss. In fact the threadbare nature of the Dark Blues squad was emphasised by a look at their bench in the Granite City, which included an 18-year-old and three 17-year-olds.
— Yahoo Sports

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