Downing awaits injury diagnosis

Published : 19 May 2009 17:18:41

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing will have further tests on the foot injury he picked up on Saturday after initial scans proved inconclusive. The 24-year-old was hurt in a challenge with Stilian Petrov during Boro's 1-1 home draw against Aston Villa. But he is still awaiting news on the severity of the injury, amid fears he could face a lengthy spell out. "We will not be able to assess the full extent until the bruising goes down," said head of medical Grant Downie. "We are st.... read more