Nisbet defends striker partner Olusanya amid barren run

Aberdeen's Kevin Nisbet has defended fellow striker Toyosi Olusanya, saying he is a player "who doesn't really get the credit he deserves".

The former St Mirren forward has yet to score in 15 appearances since joining on loan from Houston Dynamo in January.

New Dons boss Stephen Robinson, who previously worked with Olusanya in Paisley, is reportedly keen to sign the 28-year-old on a permanent deal this summer.

And Nisbet believes that despite a lack of goals, the Dons have reaped the rewards of Olusanya's presence on the park.

Speaking before Saturday's Premiership visit of Dundee United, he said: "Toyosi is great for me, we work really well.

"He has raw pace and I think like any striker he just needs one to kind of hit off him and go in the top bin and then he will go on a run.

"I think he doesn't really get the credit he deserves, he has got a few people sent off, he has won a few penalties.

"It has just not clicked for him in front of goal but hopefully that is different tomorrow and he can go on a wee run towards the end of the season."

Since his appointment in mid-March, Robinson has started to turn things round at Pittodrie, with the Dons all but safe and looking to extend their three-game unbeaten run this weekend.

"There is a lot more structure, a lot more organisation," said Nisbet. "I think there has been a really good team spirit as well, round the place has been really good and training has been tough but there has been a lot of information.

"It took a few weeks to get going but I think the last few games you can see what kind of team we are.

"We want to play forward quickly, it is not just about hoofing the ball long, it is about moving the opposition to try and get in behind and play to our strengths and get the balls into the box. We have scored a few goals as well which is always good."

Nisbet, who has scored 11 goals this term and has 11 Scotland caps, remains hopeful of making the national squad for this summer's World Cup.