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David Strelec blow as Boro firm up plans for Watford game at the weekend

Kim Hellberg has suggested that David Strelec is unlikely to start for Middlesbrough at Watford on Saturday, even if Will Lankshear is ruled out…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:00 AM
David Strelec blow as Boro firm up plans for Watford game at the weekend
Key Things to Know
  • Kim Hellberg suggested David Strelec is unlikely to start for Middlesbrough at Watford due to fitness concerns.
  • Strelec recently returned from a September muscular injury, making substitute appearances against Charlton and Wrexham.
  • Leading scorer Will Lankshear could be rested ahead of the two-week international break following an injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg has suggested that striker David Strelec is unlikely to start against Watford on Saturday. Despite leading scorer Will Lankshear potentially missing the match through injury, Strelec is still working his way back to full fitness following a lengthy muscular lay-off.

Strelec returned to action recently with substitute appearances against Charlton Athletic and in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat at Wrexham. Hellberg noted that limited training time and extensive travel make it difficult to rush the Slovakian forward into a starting role.

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