As the Scottish Premiership season reaches its dramatic climax, Dundee head coach Steven Pressley has set the tone for a high-stakes finale. With just five games remaining, his side faces a pressurized run-in, starting with a crucial trip to Kilmarnock this Saturday.

Dundee sits just five points above second-bottom Kilmarnock, making this weekend's clash vital. Pressley acknowledged the importance, stating it's "a really important game," while also praising Killie as a "hugely improved side" under Neil McCann. Despite the tight table, the manager is taking a pragmatic view of the schedule, insisting he doesn't "read too much into the fixtures," as "a fixture is only a good fixture if you win it." He did express pleasure that three of their final five matches will be at Dens Park.

Reflecting on a challenging campaign, Pressley admitted Dundee "really took some time to find our way," but emphasized the competitive nature of the league. The improved form of teams around them has created a tense atmosphere, making for "a really pressurised end to the season." His solution? A bold, attacking mindset. "My message is clear," he said. "We have to do what we did against Celtic and really attack these final games. We want to be brave and bold... we want to have no regrets."

While survival won't be decided this weekend, the focus is unwavering. Pressley stressed that pride alone isn't enough, noting "you don't get any points for being proud of players." He believes showing resilience and an attacking intent in every remaining match is the key to securing their Premiership status for next season.

Off the pitch, contract talks with key players are ongoing, though Pressley accepts there's "bound to be a degree of trepidation" until the club's league fate is sealed. Amid speculation over defender Luke Graham's future, the coach was full of praise, saying he's "got better and better" and that his commitment has never wavered. In team news, Tony Yogane is a doubt for the Kilmarnock match with an Achilles issue.