Mido to miss United tie

Updated 15.15 Mon Sep 22 2008

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Middlesbrough striker Mido is likely to miss the Carling Cup tie against Manchester United.

The Egypt international picked up a groin strain while warming up before the Premier League game against Sunderland on Saturday.

"I would not think Mido would be available" - Gareth Southgate

Striker Jeremie Aliadiere and winger Adam Johnson will both face fitness tests.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate said: "We're going to have to check Adam and Jeremie before the game, they both picked up injuries on Saturday.

"Jeremie has a kick on the Achilles. We're going to have a look to see if he'll be available or not and Adam got a kick as well.

"I wouldn't think Mido would be available. Apart from that, everybody is fine."