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Kim Hellberg explains Middlesbrough changes for Wrexham loss and trying to replicate previous win

Middlesbrough lost 2-0 at Wrexham after Kim Hellberg reverted to a back three in North Wales…

By Craig Johns · Gazette Live

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Kim Hellberg explained his tactical switch to a back three in Middlesbrough's defeat to Wrexham.
Wrexham defeated Middlesbrough 2-0 after scoring two late goals in the final 20 minutes.
Luke Ayling replaced Riley McGree in the starting lineup to match Wrexham's expected physicality.

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Kim Hellberg explained his tactical decisions following Middlesbrough's 2-0 defeat to Wrexham, which marked only their second league loss of the season. Hellberg initially opted for a back-three formation, bringing in Luke Ayling for Riley McGree to handle Wrexham's physical presence away from home, drawing parallels to a previous 3-2 victory at Stoke City.

While the setup offered defensive control in the first half, Boro struggled to create attacking chances. Hellberg shifted back to a 4-3-3 formation around the hour mark to push for victory, but Wrexham scored twice in the final 20 minutes to secure the win.

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