Video footage shared on social media has shown the mammoth task facing Dundee groundsmen with heavy rainfall putting tonight's match against Rangers in jeopardy.
The Dens Park club confirmed this morning that the weather conditions were being monitored after heavy rainfall left sodden conditions ahead of the midweek fixture.
However, club chiefs are "optimistic" that the match will go ahead as planned at 7.45pm.
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Now, though, the scale of the task to ensure the pitch is playable has been revealed in a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The short video clip shows puddles on the grass off the side of the pitch with water flowing out of a drainage pipe located juts off the side fo the pitch.
It's unclear how seriously the playing surface has been affected by the heavy rainfall.
A Dundee update confirmed: "Dundee Football Club are currently monitoring the weather conditions due to the recent heavy rainfall.
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"As it currently stands the club are optimistic that this evening’s match against Rangers at The Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park will go ahead as planned.
"If there are any updates or changes regarding tonight’s match the club will update supporters through the club website and social media channels."
A Rangers statement added; "Rangers are in contact with Dundee regarding this evening’s match.
"We will update supporters as soon as possible should anything change."
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