Digard set for Middlesbrough recall as Riggott is ruled out for the rest of season with injury

Dider Digard is in line for a recall for Middlesbrough's relegation fight at Arsenal, but manager Gareth Southgate fears experienced defender Chris Riggott is out for the season.France Under-21 international Digard managed a 65-minute run-out for Boro reserves last night and is now expected to start at the Emirates this weekend.But former Derby defender Riggott, who has been out for two months with a knee injury, was forced out of the 2-0 win over Manchester City after just 16 minutes. Heartbreak: Chris Riggott is out for the season with five games remainingHis latest injury is being assessed by scans today but Boro fear his season is over with five games remaining.Last night's goals at the Riverside Stadium came from youngstersAdam Johnson and Josh Walker, who have played bit-parts for Boro thisseason. Digard gets second-string role with a view to boosting Boro's survival bidMiddlesbrough 0 Fulham 0: Southgate has no time for regrets . yetMIDDLESBROUGH FC

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