The skipper wnet under the knife over the summer and McInnes reckons the striker has a new lease of life this summer
The Kilmarnock captain fought brilliantly last term against the discomfort of a groin issue. But having had summer surgery, Vassell is free and flying ahead of the new campaign. McInnes is delighted with his skipper’s situation and said: “Vass is only 31 but we have asked a lot of him in his time with us. He’s come back pre-season and he just looks free, training more naturally and at ease. He has attacked the work.
McInnes has built a strong attacking unit with Vassell leading the charge. Last term’s top scorer Marley Watkins is back, having signed a two-year deal, and Bruce Anderson is in from Livingston. Innes Cameron and young gun Bobby Wales are also on the scene and McInnes likes what he sees. He said: “We’re hoping we can carry even more of a threat.
Wales is impressing the boss but McInnes won’t put pressure on the youngster by tagging him as the new big hope. The manager said: “No, it’s wrong to put that on him. Bobby has scored goals at youth level, reserve level and had a successful loan. It’s important we have a recognition of the levels and what is expected.
“He has a lot to learn in terms of having a bit more maturity in his game at times. There are things he can still learn but he’s going the right way and it’s important we just allow him to get there in his own time.
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