Middlesbrough have sorely missed their goal talisman at Wrexham and Watford…
Writer Eric Paylor argues that Will Lankshear's injury absence has created unhelpful pressure on the striker to immediately deliver upon his return. With Middlesbrough competing in an automatic promotion spot, the team struggled for attacking output in recent matches against Wrexham and Watford while Lankshear watched from the sidelines.
Paylor notes that while Middlesbrough are not a one-man team, expectations are growing among teammates and supporters for Lankshear to instantly make an impact. The columnist suggests Lankshear could return against Bristol City and urges that he focus on being a team player rather than carrying the sole burden of driving the club's promotion push.
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