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Hackney & Whittaker not ruled out of Boro return
TL;DR
Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney and Morgan Whittaker are both improving and could play against Ipswich Town on Sunday. Hackney has missed four games due to a calf injury, while Whittaker has been absent for five matches.
Key points
- Hayden Hackney and Morgan Whittaker are improving.
- Hackney missed four games due to a calf injury.
- Whittaker has been absent for five matches.
- Middlesbrough plays Ipswich Town on Sunday.
- Leo Castledine and Alex Bangura are also unavailable.
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Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney and Morgan Whittaker are both "better" and have not been ruled out of the side's huge game against Ipswich Town on Sunday (12:00 BST), boss Kim Hellberg says.
Midfielder Hackney has missed four league games with a calf injury, while top scorer Whittaker has not played in their past five.
Boro are also missing midfielder Leo Castledine with a leg issue, and left-back Alex Bangura, who has struggled for fitness all season.
Winger Sammy Silvera returned to the bench in the 1-0 loss to Portsmouth after an 11 game absence with a stress fracture.
But Hellberg is hopeful that his key players can make their comeback in the four remaining games of the regular season.
"Missing them is a big thing but all the players are getting closer to play," Hellberg told BBC Radio Tees.
"I hope that all those players that have been injured in a way will play a part in some of those games and then it's just a matter of time how quickly it is."
Q&A
What injuries have Hayden Hackney and Morgan Whittaker sustained?
Hayden Hackney has a calf injury that has kept him out for four league games, while Morgan Whittaker has not played in five matches due to unspecified issues.
When is Middlesbrough's next match and who are they playing?
Middlesbrough's next match is against Ipswich Town on Sunday at 12:00 BST.
Are there any other players missing from Middlesbrough's squad?
Yes, Leo Castledine is out with a leg issue and Alex Bangura has struggled with fitness all season.
