Bruce hails in-form Zaki
14 Sep 2008 - 10:31:14
Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce is hoping Amr Zaki can continue his impressive start to life in the Premier League, after the Egypt striker earned the Latics a point against Sunderland.
Zaki, 25, arrived at the JJB Stadium on loan from Zamalek during the summer and has made an instant impression after taking his tally to five goals in as many games with an equaliser in Saturday's 1-1 draw with the Black Cats.
"He's got as good a goalscoring record as anyone in the world and I hope that will continue," said Bruce.
"It will be very difficult for him in the winter because he's used to playing in 30 degrees in Cairo every week.
"But he's got a fantastic attitude and mentality, he's a great boy and he's got an outstanding chance.
"I was recommended him by Wes Saunders, the former Newcastle scout, and that's where it started.
"A lot of people mocked me, but I went out there and saw him score two and I had no hesitation."