Middlesbrough striker Britt Assombalonga.Middlesbrough striker Britt Assombalonga.
Middlesbrough striker Britt Assombalonga.

The Middlesbrough starting XI which could face Coventry City - with TWO changes from Cardiff draw

Middlesbrough will return to the Riverside this evening when Coventry City make the trip to Teesside – but who will start for Neil Warnock’s side?
By Joe Nicholson
Published 27th Oct 2020, 07:30 BST
Updated 27th Oct 2020, 08:13 BST

Boro have gone six games unbeaten after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Cardiff – and Warnock has admitted he will have to rotate his squad to deal with a hectic fixture schedule.

Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would start against Coventry – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree:

Conceded his first goal for three games last time out but still made some important saves.

1. GK: Marcus Bettinelli

Conceded his first goal for three games last time out but still made some important saves. Photo: Alex Pantling

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Continues to impress in defence, whether he's playing in a back three or at right-back.

2. CB: Anfernee Dijksteel

Continues to impress in defence, whether he's playing in a back three or at right-back. Photo: Richard Heathcote

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Was excellent yet again at Cardiff and is looking back to his best.

3. CB: Dael Fry

Was excellent yet again at Cardiff and is looking back to his best. Photo: Alex Davidson

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Has the attributes to perform well at centre-back while his deliveries from set-pieces and open play are always a threat.

4. CB: Paddy McNair

Has the attributes to perform well at centre-back while his deliveries from set-pieces and open play are always a threat. Photo: Getty Images

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