Derek McInnes admitted returning Kyle Lafferty’s big game pedigree gives him food for thought ahead of Kilmarnock’s visit to Hampden.
The Rugby Park side will visit the national stadium for the first time in over 10 years this Saturday as they battle holders Celtic for a place in the Viaplay Cup Final. Veteran striker Lafferty is available once more at the conclusion of a 10-game suspension, imposed after footage circulated on social media showed him using a sectarian slur in a nightclub.
Lafferty played 65 minutes in a reserve team fixture on Tuesday afternoon as he pushes for a place in his manager’s weekend selection. With new signing Kyle Vassell at his disposal, McInnes is unsure how much of a part the 35-year-old will play, but says his vast experience with the likes of Rangers and Northern Ireland can’t be discounted.
