Could Bruce Anderson step up for Kilmarnock in the absence of Tyreece John-Jules?
Striker John-Jules, who netted eight goals in 18 league outings, had his impressive campaign abruptly ended by a quad injury in late February.
arrived at Rugby Park in October on a short-term deal until January before extending to the end of the season but he suffered an injury at the end of February that abruptly ended what had been a solid campaign for the striker.
Killie are currently 11th in the table, 12 points above Livingston and level with St Mirren above them. Aberdeen in ninth are only thee points ahead of McCann's men.
Killie have won – and kept a clean sheet – in their past two Premiership games and are aiming to continue that form to avoid a relegation play-off.
Could Anderson be the man to help them do that?
The former Livingston striker last featured for Killie in their 5-1 defeat at Falkirk last month and has started just one of their past five league matches. The 27-year-old was an unused substitute in the wins over leaders Hearts and bottom side Livi.
McCann has favoured ex-Man United striker Joe Hugill alongside players like Marley Watkins and Greg Kiltie in John-Jules' absence. But Anderson's numbers for this season look good.
Only John-Jules has netted more goals than Anderson (four) in the top flight and is also the only player who has attempted more shots (Anderson 38, John-Jules 47).
Anderson has found himself with 13 big chances this term, the most of any Killie player, although he has only converted two.
His expected goals (xG) of 5.4 is also the highest at Killie while his five shots from-set pieces is the most in the squad and among the highest of any team in the division.
If McCann can get Anderson firing, he could be a major help in Kilmarnock's fight for survival.
