Warnock won’t be able to call upon Hayden Coulson who is ill, or George Saville and Paddy McNair who are away on international duty.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the starting XI he thinks could play – scroll down and flick though our picture gallery to see if you agree:
5. RWB: Djed Spence
Looks suited to the right wing-back role in a 3-5-2 system which allows him to charge forward on the flank. Photo: Alex Livesey
6. LWB: Marvin Johnson
Warnock said the versatile flanker is getting better every day after signing a new deal at the Riverside. Photo: Alex Livesey
7. CM: Jonny Howson
Moved back to his natural central midfield role under Warnock last season and looks set to be Boro's linchpin in the engine room. Photo: Clive Brunskill
8. CM: Lewis Wing
Didn't play much under Warnock last season but may get an opportunity to start in midfield with Paddy McNair and George Saville away on international duty. Photo: Getty Images