Stephen Robinson's Aberdeen team selection for the game at Dundee United on Saturday will be a "last-minute decision" after a virus hit the squad this week.

Head coach Robinson revealed multiple players have been struggling in the build-up to the trip to Tannadice, where a Dons victory would lift them into the top six.

"We've had a virus going through the club, unfortunately," said Robinson.

"That's been all week, so we've had players in and out of training and that's ongoing at the moment. Some people are going down with things today and some people are coming back recovered.

"It will be a last-minute decision in terms of the team, it will depend how certain players wake up tomorrow.

"I've got an idea of how I want to set up, but that has already changed today so we'll see where we are tomorrow morning.

"I believe we have a good squad. Sometimes someone's misfortune gives somebody else an opportunity. We have to decide for the boys that have had the virus whether or not they are fit enough to play.

"It's alright going back to sitting behind a desk but having to run around for 90 minutes is difficult. We'll pick a team we think can win the game.

"We had small numbers this week but we've been able to do good work with the boys that were there.

"We'll try and not make excuses. They've got a virus, it happens in life, and I'm sure at some point in the season it will happen to other teams."