One Middlesbrough player is struggling to break into the starting line-up under Michael Carrick. Boro completed nine signings during the 2024 summer transfer window. Michael Carrick now has quality depth in every area of the pitch, which has proven to be a blessing and a curse in some instances. Middlesbrough have been plagued with injury issues once again this season, with up to 10 players out for some matches this term. However, their summer transfer business has largely been able to negate those problems, barring at centre-back when Matt Clarke was the only fit senior option until George Ed…
