Mido has told Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce he can cover for AWOL Egypt teammate Amr Zaki.
Zaki is in disgrace at the JJB after returning late from international duty with Egypt for a fourth time and also falling out with Mido while away.
But on-loan Middlesbrough man Mido, 26, insists he can cope.
Mido said: "One of the best seasons of my career came when I played in this kind of system at Ajax.
"It's more difficult up front by yourself but I'm feeling good."
He added: "I have been working on a fitness programme with a coach and I've lost about 4lbs so I'm going the right way.
"I just want to do what the manager asks me and work hard for the team."