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Will Lankshear injury update as Kim Hellberg reacts to Middlesbrough loss in his absence

Kim Hellberg provides an injury update on Will Lankshear and offers his verdict on the 2-0 defeat to Wrexham…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 10:51 PM
Will Lankshear injury update as Kim Hellberg reacts to Middlesbrough loss in his absence
Key Things to Know
  • Kim Hellberg confirmed Will Lankshear missed Middlesbrough's 2-0 loss at Wrexham due to an injury.
  • Hellberg noted Lankshear's injury is not serious and hopes he can return against Watford on Saturday.
  • Middlesbrough suffered a 2-0 defeat to Wrexham, marking just their second league loss this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg confirmed that striker Will Lankshear missed Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Wrexham due to an issue sustained against Charlton Athletic. Lankshear was originally scheduled to start the match, but Hellberg was forced to make a late change when the forward was ruled out.

Hellberg stated that Lankshear's injury is "nothing serious" and remains hopeful he could feature on Saturday against Watford. Despite the defeat, Middlesbrough remain top of the Championship table after suffering only their second league loss this season.

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