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Kim Hellberg’s biggest task at Middlesbrough right now as unbeaten run keeps them top

Eric Paylor's weekly column as Middlesbrough's great run continues…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kim Hellberg’s biggest task at Middlesbrough right now as unbeaten run keeps them top
Key Things to Know
  • Eric Paylor argues Kim Hellberg's biggest task is managing squad rotation and keeping players focused during their unbeaten run.
  • Boro fringe players such as Kyle Joseph, Jeremy Sarmiento, and Leo Castledine face fierce competition for starting spots.
  • Middlesbrough travel to face Phil Parkinson's struggling 18th-placed Wrexham side on Wednesday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Eric Paylor writes that Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg faces the challenge of managing a large squad while keeping players motivated during the club's unbeaten run at the top of the Championship. With players like Tommy Conway and Amario Cozier-Duberry thriving, Paylor notes that several fringe players, including Kyle Joseph, Jeremy Sarmiento, and Sol Brynn, are fighting for regular game time.

Ahead of Wednesday's match against Phil Parkinson's 18th-placed Wrexham, Paylor argues that Middlesbrough must maintain their focus to sustain their promotion push, warning that Kieffer Moore represents a major set-piece threat.

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