He has brought in Badredine Bouanani in place of Kevin Kelsy, making it the only change from the team that won against Kilmarnock. The decision is part of a strategic alteration to the attack.

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McInnes told Rangers TV ahead of the game that the tweak is to enable Minsu to play a more central role. He said: "It’s really to put Minsu more central.

"We expect Dundee to come on [to us] with a full press and they’ve been pretty good at that recently with a 4-4-2.

"We want to try and find spaces and control the middle of the pitch."

McInnes believes Bouanani's inclusion from the right will assist in controlling the midfield and countering Dundee's press.

He added: "With Bad coming in off the right-hand side, we feel he’s had to be patient, but he’s training well, and he’s eager to go and take his opportunity.

"Hopefully we can see that tonight."

McInnes also praised Kelsy's recent form, saying: "It’s not a reflection on Kevin’s performance because he scored and did well last week."