Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate heaped praise on Mido's fitness progress ahead of the new season.
The Boro boss said he is optimistic with the team's pre-season campaign as he highlighted the development of returning duo Mido and Robert Huth.
“Huth and Mido will be like two new signings. Rob, we saw for a spell last season, is an outstanding player and Mido as well," he said.
"That’s why I’m quite comfortable about the way that we are going to progress.
"We feel with the group of players that we’ve got that we can achieve more than we achieved last year.
"Mido has shown a real desire to come back in a condition that gives him a chance going forward into pre-season. We are pleased with that attitude and he has given himself a good opportunity.”
Mido was subjected to a strict fitness program recently, in an attempt to regain his shape following last season's injury problems.
The former Tottenham forward lost 10 kilos in pre-season, and should be ready for Boro's Premiership opener with Spurs.
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Shawky, on the other hand, looked in a good shape as well. The Egyptian might face more competition in midfield especially after the sgning of Paris St Germain's Digard but recent reports linked Boateng with a move to Hull City and this should give Shawky more chances to start next season even with the presence of the new signing Didier Digard.
"George has expressed a desire to move on, he's having talks with a couple of other clubs and that's the decision he's got to make now." said Southgate.
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The Boro boss said he is optimistic with the team's pre-season campaign as he highlighted the development of returning duo Mido and Robert Huth.
“Huth and Mido will be like two new signings. Rob, we saw for a spell last season, is an outstanding player and Mido as well," he said.
"That’s why I’m quite comfortable about the way that we are going to progress.
"We feel with the group of players that we’ve got that we can achieve more than we achieved last year.
"Mido has shown a real desire to come back in a condition that gives him a chance going forward into pre-season. We are pleased with that attitude and he has given himself a good opportunity.”
Mido was subjected to a strict fitness program recently, in an attempt to regain his shape following last season's injury problems.
The former Tottenham forward lost 10 kilos in pre-season, and should be ready for Boro's Premiership opener with Spurs.
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Shawky, on the other hand, looked in a good shape as well. The Egyptian might face more competition in midfield especially after the sgning of Paris St Germain's Digard but recent reports linked Boateng with a move to Hull City and this should give Shawky more chances to start next season even with the presence of the new signing Didier Digard.
"George has expressed a desire to move on, he's having talks with a couple of other clubs and that's the decision he's got to make now." said Southgate.
All4All team will keep you updated with all the latest preseason preparations for players abroad...
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