Middlesbrough are looking strong at the moment as they look to confirm their top six spot as soon as possible.

Their win over Derby County will surely prove to be the ideal springboard into the final games of the campaign with the Rams potentially set to miss out again.

One man who also looked set to miss out on the play-off action was Rudy Gestede with him needing surgery on his ankle earlier this year.

However, he might just be able to get back fit enough in time to play a part in the play-offs, though nothing is confirmed as yet.

Indeed, as per the club's official Twitter account, it looks as though the forward is hopeful of making a late return to the side this end of the summer break:

The Verdict

Gestede's season was looking over in many ways after he needed surgery but in his rehab video series he has painted a positive picture as he's worked through his recovery.

It looks to be going well, too, and if he does get fit enough in time to play a part in the play-offs - should Boro make it - that will certainly be an impressive turn around on his part.

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