Dundee United’s ‘Most Natural Finisher’ Ready for Rangers Clash as Jim Goodwin Provides Fitness Update on 3 Other Tannadice Stars
Dundee United’s Louis Moult is set to play through the pain barrier as he aims to feature in the club’s upcoming clash against Rangers at Ibrox. The forward, often described as the club’s “most natural finisher,” has been battling fitness issues but is determined to play a role in helping his team against the Glasgow giants. Despite carrying a few niggling injuries, Moult’s commitment to the cause has earned him praise from manager Jim Goodwin, who acknowledged the striker’s professionalism and tenacity.
Moult’s determination to play comes at a crucial time for Dundee United, who have been struggling for consistency this season. The experienced striker, who has been pivotal to the team’s attack, will be an important asset as the Terrors look to challenge Rangers on their home turf. Goodwin confirmed that while Moult isn’t at 100%, his readiness to push through discomfort speaks volumes about his attitude and importance to the squad. “Louis is the most natural finisher we’ve got at the club, and despite some discomfort, he’s determined to be involved,” said Goodwin.
Alongside Moult’s update, the manager also provided fitness updates on three other key players in the squad. Goodwin revealed that midfielder Craig Sibbald has made significant progress in his recovery from an ankle injury. Sibbald is now back in training and could be in line for a return to action soon. The manager remained cautious, however, stressing that Sibbald’s match fitness still needs time to improve before he is ready to make a full return to competitive football.
Meanwhile, central defender Kieran Freeman is also working his way back from injury. Freeman has been sidelined for a period but has now returned to light training, with Goodwin hopeful that he could be available in the coming weeks. The Tannadice boss also commented on the situation of goalkeeper Mark Birighitti, who has been dealing with a minor knock. Birighitti has been given the green light to resume full training, and Goodwin is optimistic about his involvement in future fixtures, although he remains cautious about rushing players back too soon.
The upcoming fixture at Ibrox presents a tough challenge for Dundee United, but Goodwin is hopeful that his players, including the key men returning to fitness, can deliver a strong performance. With Moult ready to give his all despite his pain, the squad’s resilience and commitment to improving could prove crucial as they seek to pick up points against Rangers in a highly competitive Scottish Premiership campaign.
