Kim Hellberg’s strongest Middlesbrough team policy is clear and Rangers loanee can benefit

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg has adopted a squad rotation policy to manage a larger squad this season. After facing severe injury shortages at the end of last season, Boro added several players late in the transfer window, including Amario Cozier-Duberry, Connor Barron, Rokas Pukstas, and Sam Byram. Hellberg aims to utilize a 16-man rotation to keep the dressing room satisfied and match fit.

The policy offers opportunities across a crowded midfield despite outside claims that Rangers loanee Connor Barron faces a difficult spell. Barron joined Middlesbrough on loan with prior experience consisting of 60 appearances for Aberdeen and 55 matches for Rangers.