Come Saturday afternoon, Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara's fingers will be firmly crossed in hope that the right Nadir Ciftci turns up.
The 22 year old striker has undoubtedly shown among his 64 United appearances the ability to produce moments of magic, however, as of this season he's struggled to find steady form.
Despite the Turks inconsistencies, McNamara insists that his top goal scorer has what it takes to handle the big occasion: "That's the big question. I'm sure everyone's looking at Nadir and wondering what you get with him.
"When he's on his game, I don't think there's any better striker in Scotland - his all round play, his strength, use of both feet, pace and he can finish.
"Consistency would be his downfall, but at this stage you want him to go and show his ability. He's handled it in big games before and we're hoping the big players can go and do the same on Saturday."
Although Tannadice has proved to be a fortress in this campaign, with just one defeat - against Aberdeen in the twelve it's hosted this season, United have struggled to replicate similar results away from home. However, the former Partick Thistle player/manager isn't concerned about the players faltering at the National Stadium:
"You look at the surroundings and it should be fantastic for the players for the players.
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"You want to play in big games and I think we've done well in the big games this year. We've handled live television games well - against Celtic, the Dundee derbies and at Aberdeen on the first game of the season.
"This is a great chance to play at the national stadium with our team to try and get to the final, albeit a big ask against a really strong Aberdeen side, but I believe we're capable of doing it."
The 22 year old striker has undoubtedly shown among his 64 United appearances the ability to produce moments of magic, however, as of this season he's struggled to find steady form.
Despite the Turks inconsistencies, McNamara insists that his top goal scorer has what it takes to handle the big occasion: "That's the big question. I'm sure everyone's looking at Nadir and wondering what you get with him.
"When he's on his game, I don't think there's any better striker in Scotland - his all round play, his strength, use of both feet, pace and he can finish.
"Consistency would be his downfall, but at this stage you want him to go and show his ability. He's handled it in big games before and we're hoping the big players can go and do the same on Saturday."
Although Tannadice has proved to be a fortress in this campaign, with just one defeat - against Aberdeen in the twelve it's hosted this season, United have struggled to replicate similar results away from home. However, the former Partick Thistle player/manager isn't concerned about the players faltering at the National Stadium:
"You look at the surroundings and it should be fantastic for the players for the players.
.
"You want to play in big games and I think we've done well in the big games this year. We've handled live television games well - against Celtic, the Dundee derbies and at Aberdeen on the first game of the season.
"This is a great chance to play at the national stadium with our team to try and get to the final, albeit a big ask against a really strong Aberdeen side, but I believe we're capable of doing it."