Docherty on injury latest, January business & derby 'buzz'

Dundee manager Tony Docherty has been speaking to the media as his side prepare to face Dundee United on Thursday.

Here are the main points:

• The club is still waiting results of scans for centre-backs Billy Koumetio and Jordan McGhee who were subbed off in the victory over St Mirren.

• Docherty says the injuries Dundee have picked up are "quite unprecedented" but has been impressed with the response of players - "in times of adversity it highlights the character and spirit of the squad".

• In terms of other absences, the manager confirms Finlay Robertson is back training, but Antonio Portales is still sidelined while loanee Sean Kelly is available up until the United game.

• Dundee are still in talks over Oluwaseun Adewumi and although Docherty admits no paperwork has been signed, he stresses "we've got assurances he'll be with us".

• Docherty adds they're still waiting for Cesar Garza's clearance but all the paperwork is completed and he's been training with the squad - "fingers crossed he'll be available".

• Looking ahead to the January window, the Dundee boss says they'll be focusing in particular at targets to ease their injury situation.

• On the Dundee derby, Docherty says there's a "huge buzz" about the club and the city - "I live here and I feel the pulse of it".

• But the manager expects a "really tough game" against a United side who have been doing well this campaign - "it'll be an exciting game".

• When asked about whether he has hoped to change that Dundee haven't won a derby at Dens Park since 2017, Docherty admits he's not thinking about it and is only focused on what he can control and that's the performance on Thursday.