Goodwin lost Kevin Holt and made five changes to his starting line-up on Wednesday. Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin admits his team selection considerations are being dominated by the need to avoid injuries as he prepares for his third game in a week.

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin: "The players definitely weren't at 100% in terms of energy levels so the game plan had to be about conserving energy.

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin claimed avoiding the drop remained the target despite his side moving third in the William Hill Premiership with a late derby triumph at Dens Park. Sam Dalby’s 88th-minute winner completed a comeback and United’s 2-1 victory sent them above Aberdeen,