Lee Bullen admits he is nonetheless trying to bolster his squad's attacking choices within the wake of their Premier Sports activities Cup exit.
Ayr went down 1-0 at St Johnstone this afternoon however put in an improved show in opposition to the Premiership outfit.
However with solely the one aim scored in 4 cup outings, Bullen is aware of he might have so as to add additional firepower with the league kick-off seven days away.
He stated: "I assumed we bought into lots of good areas right this moment and it got here right down to that very same outdated factor of not with the ability to put the ball behind the online.
"Ideally we would wish to get one other couple of additives within the door and they are going to be within the superior areas of the pitch.
"However on the entire, I really feel the squad is in good condition and we have come by way of pre season with none accidents and that's sensible for us.
"The lads' psychological state is basically optimistic - you'll be able to take a look at outcomes and be doom and gloom and I get that.
"However this cup generally comes a bit bit faster than you'd need as a pre season preparation.
"You solely have to have a look at the likes of Hibs and St Mirren who're struggling to see that.
"We have lots of new faces within the door and it'll at all times take time to bond.
"These usually are not excuses, however our greater image was at all times working in the direction of Arbroath within the league and I really feel certain we're prepared for that now."
Bullen made six adjustments at McDiarmid Park and after falling behind to Graham Carey's second minute strike, Ayr have been comparatively snug all through.
However they could not hassle the scorers and that can stay the largest concern for the top coach as he prepares his facet to welcome Dick Campbell's Pink Lichties to Somerset subsequent Saturday.
He stated: "There was lots of pleasing stuff after the beginning we made - we needed to present lots of focus and work as a unit to return by way of it.
"At half time we requested them to push 10 yards larger up the pitch and I assumed we have been actually good in spells.
"We have been in a position to give one or two boys an opportunity right this moment due to what occurred at Annan on Tuesday evening and I assumed the likes of younger Finn Ecrepont was glorious.
"Now we focus totally on Arbroath subsequent Saturday and be in little question, we'll be prepared for it."