Steadman hope for Juninho - Robson


By Matthew Jones
August 19 2002

Middlesbrough have been urged to send Juninho to renowned knee surgeon Dr Richard Steadman - by Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson. Middlesbrough have been urged to send Juninho to renowned knee surgeon Dr Richard Steadman - by Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson.

Robson is full of sympathy for Juninho's plight, with the Brazilian resigned to missing at least the first half of the season after tearing a cruciate knee ligament in only his second game back with Boro.

But he is convinced Colorado-based Steadman can help speed Juninho back into action after seeing him rescue Alan Shearer's career and treat Craig Bellamy's recent knee damage.

"It's a shame for Juninho and Middlesbrough," said Robson. "But there is hope.

"We sent Alan Shearer and Craig Bellamy to Dr Steadman because he's the best.

"He worked wonders with them and I'm sure, and I hope, he'll do the same for Juninho."

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