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Kim Hellberg’s Will Lankshear admission after Middlesbrough’s defeat at Wrexham without him

Middlesbrough lost 2-0 with Will Lankshear absent through injury…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 6:00 AM
Kim Hellberg’s Will Lankshear admission after Middlesbrough’s defeat at Wrexham without him
Key Things to Know
  • Kim Hellberg admitted Middlesbrough missed absent striker Will Lankshear during their 2-0 loss to Wrexham.
  • Wrexham defeated Middlesbrough 2-0 at the Racecourse Ground.
  • Lankshear was originally planned to start before being ruled out by a late decision.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg admitted that any team would miss their top goalscorer after Boro suffered a 2-0 defeat against Wrexham without Will Lankshear. A late decision ruled the talismanic forward out of the match, leaving the attacking unit struggling to create meaningful chances throughout the game at the Racecourse Ground.

Hellberg noted that Boro's possession was lacking quality, meaning Lankshear would have likely struggled to make an impact anyway. The manager holds some hope that Lankshear can return for Saturday's trip to Watford, though the striker remains a major doubt.

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