JULIO ARCA is "struggling" for Friday's trip to Holland after going over on his ankle in the win at Hibernian.

Boro play Darlington tonight before a whistlestop journey to take on Marvin Emnes' former club Sparta Rotterdam in their final friendly of pre-season.

Argentinian midfielder Arca underwent a scan after returning to Teesside and is now undergoing treatment at Rockliffe Park.