Aberdeen FC Aberdeen v Dundee goes ahead despite depleted Dundee’s request to get game postponed By Danny Law December 26 2021, 11:28 am December 26 2021, 11:28 am Share Aberdeen v Dundee goes ahead despite depleted Dundee’s request to get game postponed Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/3793710/aberdeen-v-dundee-goes-ahead-despite-depleted-dundees-request-to-get-game-postponed/ Copy Link The SPFL have rejected a request from Dundee to have their Boxing Day match against Aberdeen postponed. The Dens Park side have only 14 players available for the match – including three goalkeepers – following a positive Covid-19 test. A statement from the Dens Park side: “We can confirm that our scheduled testing for Covid-19 this morning returned a positive case. “As a result, five further players have been identified as close contacts. “With these players missing and our current injury situation, we took the decision to request a postponement of today’s fixture against Aberdeen. “The postponement request has been rejected by the SPFL and we travel with a squad of 14 players which includes 3 goalkeepers. “A further member of the first-team coaching staff is also isolating.” Only 500 fans will be able to attend today’s match between Aberdeen and Dundee at Pittodrie. Due to Scottish Government restrictions, only a crowd of 500 fans will be allowed into Pittodrie for the Boxing Day encounter. It is Aberdeen’s final match of 2021 before the Scottish Premierhship shuts down for the winter break.
