Dundee head coach Steven Pressley addressed the media as his team gears up to take on St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership this Saturday.
Here are the main highlights:
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Pressley confirmed that there has been “contact with several clubs” regarding defender Luke Graham; however, none have met Dundee’s asking price for the 21-year-old.
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Graham is “not leaving this window,” but Pressley acknowledges that he may not have the opportunity to build a team around the “exciting” young talent as quickly as he’d hoped.
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With injuries to Billy Koumetio and Clark Robertson, securing another central defender has become one of Dundee’s top priorities before the end of January.
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Pressley is also seeking to add another striker to the squad, although no immediate signings are expected.
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Regarding potential departures, Pressley anticipates that only a few peripheral players may leave the club.
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He emphasized that Saturday’s match in Paisley “is a crucial game for both clubs” as they enter a phase of the season where “a win is essential.”
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“We have a bit of a cushion above the teams below us, but that situation can change rapidly,” Pressley warned, stressing the need to avoid “complacency” against “a very solid St Mirren side.”
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He pointed out that “our two losses in the past six matches were to the top two teams in the league (Hearts and Rangers).”
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The subdued atmosphere following their defeat at Ibrox was indicative of “how far the players have come and the standards they are now setting for themselves.”