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Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka plays down fears over his side's lack of goals as he insists: 'It's not a concern'

Aitor Karanka says he is 'not at all concerned' despite Middlesbrough's attack ranking as the worst in the Premier League.

The Spaniard has so far refused to bow to supporter pressure and play two up front this season, preferring to deploy Alvaro Negredo as a lone frontman.

But Boro have scored just 13 times from 16 matches - the lowest total in the league - and they have had fewer shots per game (nine) than any other team.

Middlesbrough's Aitor Karanka is not losing sleep over his side's lack of goalscoring prowess
Middlesbrough's Aitor Karanka is not losing sleep over his side's lack of goalscoring prowess
Middlesbrough striker Alvaro Negredo has three Premier League goals to his nameu00a0
Middlesbrough striker Alvaro Negredo has three Premier League goals to his name

'It is not a concern at all,' said Karanka, who will again name one striker at home to Swansea on Saturday afternoon.