Tete Yengi backs brother Kusini to 'be good' for Aberdeen

Livingston striker Tete Yengi has urged the Aberdeen fans to have a bit more belief in his older brother, Kusini, instead of being "always negative, negative, negative".

Australia striker Kusini has struggled to make an impact with the Dons since arriving from Portsmouth this summer and his performances have drawn criticism from some fans.

"I think it is crazy," Tete Yengi told BBC Scotland. "Clearly he has qualities, otherwise the coaching staff wouldn't have brought him here. I think they should give him a bit more time.

"It is a tough league, even for me. When I first came, it took some time to adapt. I think he needs a bit of time to adapt, but he is only going to get better.

"I just want the fans to give him, put a bit more trust in him, have a bit more belief, a bit more support, instead of always negative, negative, negative.

"As players, we need a positive boost when we are on the pitch to help us run that extra yard or do that extra bit of something. I am sure he will be good - just give him some time."

Kusini was not in the Aberdeen squad for Saturday's Scottish Premiership visit of Livingston.

It meant the brothers were unable to line up against each other in a game that ended 0-0.

"It has been a tough start, but I know my brother the best," Tete added. "He is mentally strong, so I know he will get through this tough period. I have full trust in him."