Jimmy Thelin has admitted Sunday's clash against Dundee has become crucial, with the Dons desperately searching for their first league victory of the season.
Aberdeen sit bottom of the table with just one point, and are still seeking their first Premiership goal, with the Swede adamant climbing up the table quickly was now vital.
The Dons go into the Pittodrie clash with a bit more confidence after they netted twice in their 3-2 Conference League defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk, writes Record Sport .
And now, Thelin wants to make sure the same efforts that ran the big spenders close are put into salvaging their league season, with Dundee sitting in ninth spot five points clear of the Granite City outfit.
He admitted: "We need to take the first three points and to get that firs