The 23-year-old has been sidelined due to an injury since July, but made his return to action in Aberdeen’s 3-3 draw against Celtic in the league last weekend.
Dons legend Miller is delighted to have Cosgrove back fit, with the striker possibly in line to make his first start of the season against Celtic in their Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday.
The former defender feels Cosgrove’s absence has not been felt much because of Aberdeen’s form, but is aware of the player’s importance to the team.
Miller went on to lay down Cosgrove’s strengths as a striker before insisting that the Celtic defence will not relish facing him on Sunday.
“Seeing Sam Cosgrove return after injury in Aberdeen’s draw with Celtic was a major boost“, Miller wrote in his Evening Express column.
“The striker has been a talisman for the Dons in the last two seasons.
“With the results the Reds have been getting and the way they’ve been playing there hasn’t been too much made of his absence.
“But there’s no doubt the Englishman has been missed having been out since July with a knee injury.
“Cosgrove’s a physical striker who upsets defenders, but on top of that he is very reliable in front of goal.
“Ryan Edmondson is a similar type of player to Cosgrove and has looked good when he’s played.
“But Cosgrove is a more rounded player than the Leeds United loan player and it’s perfect timing that he’s back and has had some game time prior to the Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday.
“The Celtic defence won’t relish facing him and he has a proven track record, even coming off the bench on Sunday Cosgrove made an impact and looked very sharp.“
Aberdeen will be hopeful that Cosgrove’s return provides them with the boost to beat Celtic and progress to the Scottish Cup final this weekend.
