Michael Carrick must solve one major problem if Middlesbrough are to make a proper promotion push this season. Boro endured a somewhat disappointing 2023/24 campaign, missing out on the play-offs by four points. This came on the back of a campaign where Michael Carrick secured Middlesbrough a fourth-place finish in the Championship. But after a positive summer window that saw all their top stars maintained and new players signed, expectations were high ahead of the current season. Middlesbrough were predicted to finish second in the Championship going into 2024/25 but right now, that seems unl…
