Why Dante Polvara's Aberdeen return will be a boost AND a loss as teammate reveals he starred in behind the scenes role

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Dante Polvara’s pending return will give the Aberdeen midfield a boost but Leighton Clarkson has joked it is also going to cost Jimmy Thelin a set piece specialist.The American had looked impressive and had caught new boss Jimmy Thelin’s eye before a cruel hamstring tear left him sidelined at the end of pre-season.

The midfielder is now well on the road to recovery and is expected to be pushing to get back into Thelin’ first-team squad over the coming weeks.The Swede kept Polvara involved during his rehabilitation by employing him as a set piece specialist, alongside first-team coach Peter Leven.

Clarkson admitted his fellow midfielder took things seriously and a few of his plays have led to Aberdeen netting goals. Clarkson said: “I’ve told Dante that after his career here, he might need to stay here and be the set piece coach.“Dante had been out longer term injury and has been a set piece coach lately.

Dante had been doing the attacking set pieces. He is doing it properly and comes out with all the coaches’ gear on.“On a Friday, he will do all his rehab and then he will come out with us and wait until we do the set pieces.