Jim Goodwin believes Anthony Stewart's comments about Alfredo Morelos may have handed the Rangers attacker unwanted extra motivation.
The Aberdeen boss came out in defence of his captain's claim during the week that he would rather go up against the Colombian rather than Ibrox counterpart Antonio Colak due to - in his opinion - the Croatian being the better forward. Goodwin admitted this week the defender should have known better not to be drawn in to the question about the Light Blues forwards.
Goodwin is preparing his side for a Viaplay Cup semi-final with Michael Beale's men and was quizzed again pre-match about the potentially tasty battle between the two, but reiterated no disrespect was meant by his captain.
