Aitor Karanka is backing Kike Garcia and Boro’s other strikers to hit the goals trail sooner rather than later.
Saturday’s 2-0 defeat was the third occasion in five games that Boro have failed to score.
Kike, in particular, is suffering a Championship dry spell having scored just once in 13 fixtures.
“I could understand if he started the season not scoring goals because he has been here or six or seven months,” said Karanka, when asked about his £2.7m summer signing from Real Murcia.
“He isn’t scoring but I know what kind of player he is. I know his qualities and that’s the reason I brought him here.
“We have 12 games to go and all of us are expecting the best for him.”
Karanka doesn’t think any of his strikers are suffering from a lack of confidence, adding: “If they had each scored 25 goals and then scored none it could be a lack of confidence, but they have all gone through spells of scoring throughout the season.
“I don’t think it’s down to a lack of confidence but they have to improve.”
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