Bruce backs Zaki to reignite

20 February 2009 11:29
Steve Bruce believes Amr Zaki can help fire Wigan to a top-half finish in the Premier League.[LNB] The Egyptian striker has gone seven games without a goal, but has managed to reach double figures in the top-flight this term.[LNB]His recent slump has coincided with a barren spell for the Latics, with Bruce's men finding the target just twice in their last six outings.[LNB]However, Bruce is adamant that his side carry a considerable goal threat and is backing Zaki to rediscover his early-season form.[LNB]"Zaki is the one who can be the spark for us - he can set us on fire again with goals," Bruce told the Wigan Evening Post.[LNB]"If you look at a lot of clubs in the Premier League, the one thing they have in common is that they struggle for goals.[LNB]"They don't have someone who can score them 10 or 12 goals, it's incredible how many teams have that problem.[LNB]"We're fortunate to have Zaki who is already in double figures, and I hope that he can give himself some fresh impetus and score a few more for us."[LNB]DelayMeanwhile, Bruce has revealed that Cho Won-hee's proposed move to the JJB Stadium has been delayed by work permit issues.[LNB]"The work permit is the issue. South Korea played six games in two weeks in the Asia Cup, and the boy missed those games through injury," he said.[LNB]"We've got medical certificates for those games, so we'll present our case on Monday and see what happens.[LNB]"He's a good player, it's been reported that he's on trial here, but we already knew about him and knew what he could do.[LNB]"Cho has no contract anywhere, it's typical of his culture that he wants to be a Premier League player - he's determined to play over here.[LNB]"I hope things work in our favour."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports