Boro
Winger Admits: "Mido Return Is A Big Boost For Us"
Date: 17-2-2007 Wrote by: EP's webmaster
Boro's
international midfielder Stewart Downing is delighted
with Mido's return. He admitted that the Egyptian was
sorely missed and his return will give the side a big
boost.
Stewart Downing believes Mido's return
to Boro's starting line-up is a major boost to the side.
The Egyptian striker made his first start since 20th
of October in the FA Cup dclash with Sheffield United.
Speaking to BBC sport right after the game, Downing
said on Mido:
"He is a big strong lad who can win
his flick-ons, or you can play it into him and he will
hold it up and play you in.
"He's a bit like Mark Viduka in that he's a big
strong lad and it's good to have him back."
Downing added: "Our strikers offer different things
so the competition for places is good.
"He is working hard getting fit, and he's a good
player when he's fit. If we can get him back scoring
goals for us it will look good for us."
Mido also spoke to BBC after the match and revealed
that he is determined to get to his top form, he said:
"I have been working very hard over the last couple
of weeks.
"I had a chat with the gaffer and explained to
him that I wanted to do my best to get back in the side
and get fit because I didn't want to come back when
I wasn't fit because I would be useless to the side.
"I have been working very hard with the medical
staff and the physios and they have done a good job
for me.
"I am hopeful that in the next couple of games
I will get back to top form." Mido concluded.
More on Mido coming shortly...
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