Digard set for Middlesbrough recall as Riggott is ruled out for the rest of season with injury

22 April 2009 16:06
Dider Digard is in line for a recall for Middlesbrough's relegation fight at Arsenal, but manager Gareth Southgate fears experienced defender Chris Riggott is out for the season.[LNB]France Under-21 international Digard managed a 65-minute run-out for Boro reserves last night and is now expected to start at the Emirates this weekend.[LNB]But former Derby defender Riggott, who has been out for two months with a knee injury, was forced out of the 2-0 win over Manchester City after just 16 minutes. [LNB][LNB] Heartbreak: Chris Riggott is out for the season with five games remaining[LNB]His latest injury is being assessed by scans today but Boro fear his season is over with five games remaining.[LNB]Last night's goals at the Riverside Stadium came from youngstersAdam Johnson and Josh Walker, who have played bit-parts for Boro thisseason.[LNB] Digard gets second-string role with a view to boosting Boro's survival bidMiddlesbrough 0 Fulham 0: Southgate has no time for regrets ... yetMIDDLESBROUGH FC

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