Middlesbrough's Ashley Phillips unlikely to debut against Doncaster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Middlesbrough's manager Kim Hellberg stated that defender Ashley Phillips is still not fit to play. Phillips did not travel with the squad for Saturday's defeat against Blackburn and is not expected to participate in the upcoming Carabao Cup match against Doncaster. Hellberg mentioned that Phillips is..............some way from making his debut, possibly returning next Saturday. Also, David Strelec may return to the squad for the Doncaster trip. Additionally, Middlesbrough is working on signing former Leeds defender Sam Byram.
- •Ashley Phillips is out due to fitness concerns.
- •He may be fit to play the following Saturday.
- •David Strelec could return against Doncaster.
- •Middlesbrough is pursuing Sam Byram's signing.
- •Middlesbrough lost to Blackburn on Saturday.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Hellberg provides update on defender’s fitness as Middlesbrough near another signing
"Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg says Ashley Phillips is still some way from making his debut for the club.Phillips was left out of Boro’s squad for Saturday’s defeat at Blackburn as he continues t...
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