“It very much highlighted that we have so much hard work ahead of us. You could see in both our attacking and defending elements that we weren’t in sync on many occasions.
“We haven’t had long enough, I could see that in our performance. We were disjointed at times. Every day on the training ground will help us put some of these things in place.
“I hope we’re under no illusions just to how much work that’s required. I know that.”
Dundee visit Alloa Athletic in their next Group C game on Saturday before a trip to Bonnyrigg Rose (22 July) before Montrose visit Dens Park (26 July).
“Today was the first time the real ball came out and there were some real teething problems in our display,” Pressley added.
“I’m confident with this group of players and some additions that we can put that right.
“I’m really excited about what we have here but it’s going to take time.”
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