Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has named his squad to take on NK Rijeka in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie – and Dons fans are optimistic after seeing the side the Pittodrie boss has picked.

The Pittodrie side face a massive task to secure a result away from home and McInnes has made two changes to the side that faced Hearts on Sunday with Niall McGinn and Ryan Hedges replacing James Wilson and Scott Wright.

A 3-2 win at Pittodrie over the weekend against the Jambos will give McInnes’ side confidence but it could be a tough night for the Dons if they aren’t at their very best.

While there aren’t any surprises in McInnes starting XI, there is a place on the bench for new signing Zak Vyner and the returning Mikey Devlin – however Craig Bryson is still unable to take his place in the side.

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - JULY 14: Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes celebrates during the UEFA Europa league second qualifying round, first leg match between Aberdeen and Ventspils at Pittodrie Stadium on July 14, 2016 in Aberdeen, Scotland.
(Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Dons fans are delighted with the side McInnes has picked and think it gives them the best chance possible of bringing the tie back to Aberdeen in a position where the Dons can still qualify.

Here are some of the best comments from Aberdeen fans after the starting XI was confirmed:

https://twitter.com/MrsStewart31/status/1159507854086332416

https://twitter.com/caitlin27204868/status/1159507988773789698

https://twitter.com/CThomo03/status/1159508142797074433

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