DUNDEE boss Neil McCann is confident Josh Meekings is back to full fitness after coming through his debut against Celtic.
The centre-back joined the club in the summer but had not played a game since 2016 after suffering a knee injury with Inverness.
However after making a gradual return to training with the Dee, McCann threw Meekings in at the deep end and was rewarded with a promising performance at Celtic Park last Saturday.
“Josh Meekings was outstanding on Saturday, considering he hasn’t played a first team game since about January,” he said.
“It was a tough decision but I felt Josh stepped in and got better and stronger as the game went on. I think he enjoyed it and he will make an impact for us this season without a doubt.”
Dee, who have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, face Partick Thistle tomorrow who remain without a win this season.
McCann admitted he was surprised to see Alan Archibald’s side struggling so much.
He said: “I’m surprised given how well they did last season getting into the top six.
“Injury problems can hamper you and a lack of confidence when you’re not winning games can have an impact, I understand it.”
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