Middlesbrough are back in action on Saturday afternoon, looking to return to winning ways. Michael Carrick‘s side lost 2-0 to Plymouth Argyle last time out. That has left them with just one win in their last six league games. That has seen ‘Boro slip to 13th in the Championship table, 11 points adrift of the play-off places. A trip to struggling Stoke City now comes next, and they will need a win to help maintain their top six hopes. They will have to make do without several injured players for that clash to the Potters. However, Middlesbrough have at least been given some welcome news on one …