Aitor Karanka has backed his players to eliminate the mistakes that have cost Boro points recently.
The club’s defence has been outstanding for most of the current campaign, but over the past fortnight, individual errors have proved costly.
Against Blackpool two weeks ago, Boro conceded a late own goal but managed to grab a last gasp winner.
However, in the FA Cup tie against Arsenal and in the Championship games against Birmingham and Leeds United, there was high price to pay for individual mistakes.
Karanka, who last season transformed Boro’s leaky backline into a watertight defence within weeks of taking charge, has highlighted the problem but expects to solve it.
“The last three or four games it is not a coincidence that we have made mistakes and lost points and games and that is not good for us and we have to improve our concentration,” he demanded.
“I think it could be lack of concentration, it could be pressure because we are playing to reach the top of the table and to stay there.
“We have eliminated individual mistakes in the past and I am sure we will eliminate them in the future.”
Karanka insists his team played well against Leeds despite losing 1-0 but admits Boro need to get back to winning ways against Bolton tonight (7.45pm).
“This is a very important moment,” he said.
“We have lost five points in two games and we have conceded four or five goals recently as a result of individual mistakes.
“They know that when we make these mistakes it is more difficult to win the games and we need to fix it.
“I am very pleased with our performance against Leeds,” he added. “I am going to defend my players when the attitude is good.”
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