Middlesbrough rests Malanda in Carabao Cup victory over Doncaster

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Middlesbrough rests Malanda in Carabao Cup victory over Doncaster
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Middlesbrough faced Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup, securing a win with goals from Kyle Joseph, Will Lankshear, and Jeremy Sarmiento. Manager Kim Hellberg revealed that Adilson Malanda was rested and did not feature in the matchday squad. Hellberg stated that Malanda needed a break after extensive play this preseason. Middlesbrough's victory advances them to the third round of the tournament.

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  • Middlesbrough won the Carabao Cup match against Doncaster Rovers.
  • Goals came from Kyle Joseph, Will Lankshear, and Jeremy Sarmiento.
  • Adilson Malanda was rested for this match.
  • Kim Hellberg confirmed Malanda's rest due to heavy preseason minutes.
  • Middlesbrough advances to the third round of the Carabao Cup.
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Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg has confirmed Adilson Malanda was left out of the squad for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup victory over Doncaster Rovers due to being rested.Malanda was not included in the ma...

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