Dunfermline have doubts over two key players for the visit of Ayr United this weekend. Striker Zak Rudden and goalkeeper Aston Oxborough could both sit out the Pars’ first home league fixture of the new campaign on Saturday. Rudden, who missed two separate spells last season with thigh and shoulder problems, has an issue with his hip. The duo will need to have their fitness assessed on Friday before manager Neil Lennon finalises his team selection. “He’s picked up a few injuries, a glute and a thigh, so he’s not really got his pre-season or his season going yet.