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Thigh injury sidelines Shawky

31 Oct 2008 - 13:40:50

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Middlesbrough midfielder Mohamed Shawky has been ruled out for around three weeks as he requires rest to cure a niggling thigh injury.

The 27-year-old Egypt international had impressed in the opening weeks of the new season, but has not featured since the 5-0 home defeat at the hands of Chelsea.

Boro medical department head, Grant Downie, told the club's official website: "He's seen a specialist and the initial advice is for three weeks' complete rest.

"He will then have a further scan and, if it shows significant improvement, he will then begin rehabilitation."

Meanwhile, Boro midfielder Gary O'Neil is relieved to have finally registered his first goal for the club in the 2-0 midweek victory at home to Manchester City.

He told the Northern Echo: "It became a bit of a talking point, me not getting a goal, and it is a relief that it has arrived.

"It's never easy to score and it becomes harder when you hear everyone talking about it.

"It's nice to get that first one out of the way. Hopefully I will get some more."