Middlesbrough have really struggled defensively during the opening stages of the 2024/25 season. Ahead of the current campaign getting underway, Middlesbrough were predicted to push for promotion. The Teessiders ended 2023/24 on a run of just one loss in their last 12 league matches and after some smart summer transfer business, things were looking very positive at the Riverside Stadium. However, after seeing off Swansea City on August 10th, Michael Carrick has been dealing with a major injury crisis. Middlesbrough had 10 players missing for their 2-2 draw with Portsmouth last month, while eig…
