Aberdeen’s struggles persist as the Pittodrie club falls further behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership following a disappointing draw with St Johnstone.
Since Celtic’s dominant victory over Aberdeen in last month’s League Cup semi-final, Jimmy Thelin’s side has managed just one win in six league games, derailing their title ambitions.
While Celtic extended their winning streak by defeating Hibs at Parkhead, the gap between the Scottish champions and their closest challengers has widened to nine points. Aberdeen’s inability to maintain form, coupled with relentless pressure from the league leaders, seems to have taken a toll on Thelin and his squad.
Reflecting on the draw against St Johnstone, Thelin admitted to BBC Radio Scotland that his team lacked the intensity they showed in previous matches, particularly against Celtic. He highlighted the need for consistency, attributing the team’s struggles to fluctuating energy levels and the challenges of handling a packed schedule.
Thelin acknowledged the mental and physical demands of competing with Celtic, emphasizing the importance of resilience and rediscovering rhythm on the training pitch. Despite a strong start to the season, Aberdeen now faces a tough period, exacerbated by their limited squad depth compared to Celtic’s.
With no matches until December 21, Aberdeen will have time to regroup while Celtic tackles high-stakes games in the Champions League and the League Cup final. However, Aberdeen must also remain wary of Rangers, who are closing the gap and vying for second place in the league.
The realization of Celtic’s squad depth and relentless form has left Aberdeen struggling to keep pace, and their title aspirations now appear increasingly out of reach.
