Lankshear absent as Middlesbrough lose to Wrexham

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 13:25 · Archive

Middlesbrough lost 2-0 at Wrexham without striker Will Lankshear, who pulled up with an injury during Saturday's win over Charlton Athletic.

Middlesbrough's 11-match unbeaten run came to an end with a 2-0 defeat at Wrexham on Wednesday, without star striker Will Lankshear. Lankshear pulled up with an injury towards the end of Saturday's win over Charlton Athletic and was initially hoped to be suffering only from cramp. However, manager Kim Hellberg was forced into a late team change before the Wrexham match, with Lankshear unable to play. Kyle Joseph led the line in his absence.

Lankshear has been in outstanding form with 15 goals in all competitions this season, including 13 league goals in as many league games. His absence comes at an awkward time, with speculation that England manager Thomas Tuchel may have been monitoring him ahead of the squad announcement on Friday.

Hellberg refused to blame the defeat solely on Lankshear's absence, saying the team's overall performance was below par. He acknowledged that every team misses its top scorer, but stressed that Middlesbrough's possession play and sharpness were not up to standard. Hellberg said Lankshear's injury was not serious and expressed hope he might be available for Saturday's trip to Watford, though he remains doubtful. Middlesbrough nevertheless remain top of the Championship despite the loss.

Lankshear absent as Middlesbrough lose to Wrexham — Image: Hartlepool Mail

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In this story: Middlesbrough · Wrexham · Will Lankshear · Kim Hellberg · Charlton Athletic · Watford · England

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