#2 Middlesbrough’s goal-scoring woes continue
Karanka’s side have scored only 7 goals in 9 Premier League outings which neither justifies their heavy spending in the summer transfer window nor guarantee top-flight status at the end of the season. And it is no surprise that the newly promoted team find themselves in 17th position – just one place clear of the relegation zone 9 games into the season.
Summer signing Alvaro Negredo has failed to deliver in the manner Middlesbrough expected and a solitary goal in 8 appearances is worrying stats for any Premier League striker. Gaston Ramirez and Adama Traore did threaten on occasion but lacked the conviction to breach Petr Cech.
Karanka has to rally his troops and find the goal-scoring threat in his team if they are to maintain their top-flight status for one more season at the very least.
