Derek McInnes admits lack of goals is now "a concern" and warns new strikers, including Florian Kamberi, they will need to find their feet fast

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes admits his side’s lack of goals has become a worry after his new-look strike-force could not make the breakthrough against St Mirren.
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes handed new on-loan striker Florian Kamberi his debut in the 0-0 draw v St Mirren (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes handed new on-loan striker Florian Kamberi his debut in the 0-0 draw v St Mirren (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes handed new on-loan striker Florian Kamberi his debut in the 0-0 draw v St Mirren (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

It’s now 463 minutes – more than five games – since Aberdeen scored a goal and not even new on-loan striker Florian Kamberi’s was able to change their fortunes at Pittodrie.

The former Hibs striker came in for his debut after overcoming a work permit hold-up following his move from St Gallen. He played the full 90 minutes but had few opportunities to score a first goal in a forgettable 0-0 draw.

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In truth, neither side carved out many opportunities of note although St Mirren seemed to cope with the swirling wind slightly more successfully and they will be the happier with the point even though it sees them drop out of the top six for the time being at least.

Aberdeen now travel to face Celtic on Wednesday and must score within the first 72 minutes to avoid creating a new club record run without a goal. McInnes warned Kamberi and fellow on-loan forwards Fraser Hornby and Callum Hendry they will need to find their feet quickly.

“It is a concern,” he said, with reference to the lack of goals. “Listen, we bring players in to try and change that and try and help us with it and it is clear those boys are going to take a while to get up to speed.

“I thought the willingness of both lads and Callum Hendry when he came on was great. But there is also an understanding that as much as we try and be patient and work with them to get up to top speed we are at a stage of the season where we need those boys firing now.”

McInnes was delighted Kamberi was able to last the whole game. “He looked a bit rusty in the opening 15-20 minutes, a bit too eager to please,” he said. “It was difficult for any of the players to get any rhythm in their play with the conditions. But I actually thought he settled in well and played the 90 minutes – that was a bonus for us, we did not think he had that in him.”

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