Aberdeen hope to welcome Jonny Hayes back from injury ahead of Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash with Partick Thistle at Pittodrie.
The Irish winger has missed a month of action with a calf strain but is now ready to rejoin Derek McInnes' squad.
However, skipper Russell Anderson remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from a long-tgerm knee injury.
Teen striker Lawrence Shankland could be set for a fist SPFL start following superb goalscoing performances against Hungary U21s and FC Twente last week.