Jimmy Thelin will have to leave experienced players out of Aberdeen’s European squad. ‌

The Scottish Cup -winning manager has some big calls to make as he can only register a maximum of 17 players who are not academy or association trained. ‌

If they don’t meet the academy or association-trained requirements, then that number is reduced again. ‌

It means the Dons boss will have to cut his numbers for the Europa League play-off with FCSB next week.

Thelin said: “Right now, we have one squad for the play-offs and then for the group stage we can change.

“So let's see what happens within the squad by deadline day. Article continues below

“Will I have to leave some of our experienced players out? It depends, we will see how it goes with the injuries.

“Right now, when everyone

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