Aberdeen's Nick Blackman will play no part in the Co-operative Insurance semi-final clash with Celtic as he is cup-tied after appearing in the competition with Motherwell earlier in the season.
In better news, Sone Aluko could take to the field at Hampden Park if passes a late fitness test.
Celtic's new signing Kris Commons is in contention to make his debut following his move from nPower Championship side Derby County.
Unfortunately for Hoops boss Neil Lennon the trio of Daniel Majstorovic, James Forrest and Georgios Samaras are all unavailable due to hamstring injuries.
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Aberdeen (from): Langfield, Diamond, Considine, McArdle, Vujadinovic, Milsom, Hartley, Jack, Vernon, Magennis, Maguire, Young, McNamee, Howard, Paton, Pawlett, Robertson, Aluko.
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Celtic (from): Forster, Wilson, Mulgrew, Rogne, Izaguirre, Brown, Ledley, Kayal, Juarez, Stokes, Hooper, Murphy, Commons, McCourt, Ljungberg, Zaluska, McGinn, Carey.