"Starting with the hosts, enduring what has been a public nightmare since opening up the new campaign, Aberdeen have rightfully come under a tremendous amount of pressure. Last seen falling to consecutive 2-0 defeats against Motherwell and Dundee United, Jimmy Thelin's side sit rock-bottom of the Premiership table and they have a major battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their top-flight status."
"Aberdeen Team News Ahead of their Europa Conference League opener on Thursday night, Aberdeen have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh injury concerns. Returning to Thelin's squad last weekend, one-time Liverpool youngster Leighton Clarkson could feature here. Completing a summer loan switch from Tottenham, Alfie Dorrington could be handed a full recall. Despite still waiting to open his Aberdeen account after arriving from Millwall, Kevin Nisbet should keep his spot leading the line."
"As for the visitors, while Shakhtar might have been left frustrated last season as they eventually had to settle for a bronze medal finish among Ukraine's elite, Arda Turan's men have come roaring back this time around. Last seen extending on their recent purple patch as they cruised their way to a 4-0 victory away at Rukh Lviv, the one-time Barcelona star has seen his squad pick up 17 points from their first seven domestic appe"
Shakhtar Donetsk travel to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen in a Europa Conference League opener, with bookmakers favoring Shakhtar at 4/7. Aberdeen sit rock-bottom of the Premiership after consecutive 2-0 defeats and a 1-0 League Cup loss, registering only one point from five league matches and failing to score in six straight outings. Aberdeen report no fresh injuries and could include Leighton Clarkson, Alfie Dorrington, and Kevin Nisbet leading the line. Shakhtar recovered from a bronze finish last season and registered a 4-0 win at Rukh Lviv, collecting strong domestic form early in the campaign.
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