Steve Bruce is now down to two fit strikers for the next three weeks as Amr Zaki has picked up a hamstring injury leaving Hugo Rodallega and Mido as the only available front men.

This was always a worry ever since Bruce allowed Henri Camara to join Stoke on loan where he is struggling to get into the first team at the Britannia after picking up a few injuries. Now though, Mido and Hugo will have to keep fit for the next three weeks to give the squad a chance of finishing in a European qualification spot. Zaki picked up his injury whilst playing in Egypt's 1-1 draw with Zambia and was forced to play the full 90 minutes as the Egyptians had used all three substitutions.

One positive was that Zaki bagged a goal in open play which would have boosted his confidence but with the injury, the striker will have to wait patiently to regain fitness and push for a starting place after Hugo impressed against Hull. With more internationals this week, Bruce will be hoping no-one else picks up an injury ahead of the game against Everton on Sunday.