Boss Derek McInnes believes reaching the Europa League group stages can ease the financial hit of the Covid-19 pandemic. The first step on the road to that group stage target begins tonight with a first qualifying round clash with Runavik at home. Hopefully we can be that team.”Aberdeen have failed to progress beyond the third qualifying round stage in six successive seasons under McInnes. In 27 European matches at preliminary or first qualifying round level NSI Runavik have won just three, lost 22 and drawn two. McInnes said: “They’re a very good possession-based team who have good experience and a talismanic striker in Olsen.

Source: Express August 27, 2020 10:52 UTC