Aberdeen's top scorer, Sam Cosgrove, came off injured midway through the second half, but McInnes confirmed the striker will be back for the trip to Dingwall, adding: "He's OK. He felt his groin a bit tight. We were debating whether to take Sam or Curtis off once Gary Dicker went back into the midfield.

"Sam probably could have played on but he'll be fine for next week as will Bryson."

Killie captain Dicker held his hands up for Aberdeen's first and third goals, and the club captain feels he should have done better despite playing out of position at centre-back.

The Irishman said "The only positive was Iain Wilson came in having not played a lot of football, but we were a bit scattered for the first time in a long time. Aberdeen haven't had to work too hard for their 3-0 win and we didn't deserve anything.

"I feel for the fans who have come up here and spent their money. It shows that we're a few players short and it's a smack of reality that we probably need. We can't keep talking about the past. We have to move on and get better.

"I need to look at myself in the mirror as I've been at fault for two goals. I should have done better."