Source: SKY_Sports
Zayatte looking to down Boro
Kamil Zayatte believes Hull City could put the final nail in Middlesbrough's relegation coffin this weekend.[LNB] Defeat for Boro at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday would not seal their fate, but it would make life very difficult for Gareth Southgate's side.[LNB]The ailing North East outfit are currently five points adrift of safety with seven games remaining and confidence is ebbing away from the Teessiders.[LNB]Zayatte therefore believes that victory for the Tigers this weekend would help to aid their own survival bid and kill off the challenge of a rival.[LNB]"It is very important because Middlesbrough are like Hull City. If we win this game I think you kill Middlesbrough," said the Guinea international.[LNB]"Both teams are in the fight to stay in the Premier League and it is very nervous for both teams.[LNB]"Middlesbrough have more pressure on them. They lost 4-1 at Bolton (last weekend) and they need to win to stay in the Premier League."[LNB]Must-winHull boss Phil Brown is refusing to buy into the belief that victory for his side on Saturday would condemn Boro to the drop, but agrees that three points would go a long way to securing the Tigers' top-flight status.[LNB]"For us victory means we'll have 37 points, and if results go for us we could climb two or three places up the table," he said.[LNB]"At this stage of the season that will play a big part psychologically.[LNB]"But it's a massive game. It's a must-not-lose for us and a must-win scenario for them."[LNB]Brown is also unconcerned by ongoing reports suggesting his side lack the firepower to become an established Premier League outfit.[LNB]RanklesHe said: "I certainly think there are enough goals in our team.[LNB]"I think there is enough in terms of set-pieces and creativity when you have got Geovanni, (Nick) Barmby, (Craig) Fagan, Mendy and Manucho as a front five.[LNB]"It just needs that confidence of nudging the ball over the line.[LNB]"The creativity still rankles with me at times. When we have got the time to deliver quality in the penalty area we need to bring that to the table.[LNB]"I'm asking our strikers now, when the chances come along, to have the guts to produce the pass, cross or shot that is going to score the goal. If we get two of them right we have got a chance.[LNB]"I am looking at a strong finish. We are four points off Man City, who are 10th. Let's start looking up again."[LNB]
