Middlesbrough vs Brentford preview - Middlesbrough boss set for late decision on Ben Gibson
Posted Monday, September 14, 2015 by PA
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka will make a late decision on defender Ben Gibson ahead of Tuesday night's Sky Bet Championship clash with Brentford at the Riverside Stadium.
The England Under-21 international limped off four minutes into the second half of Saturday's 2-0 victory over MK Dons with a hamstring injury.
However, Karanka has revealed that the damage does not appear to be too serious and will give Gibson until the last minute to prove his fitness, although the Spaniard will not risk him if he is not 100 per cent fit.
The Boro boss otherwise has no fresh selection issues with only long-term absentees Rhys Williams, Alex Baptiste and Damia Abella still missing.
Brentford may again have midfielder Andy Gogia available after he missed Saturday's 1-1 draw at Leeds through injury.
There could also be first starts for new arrivals Ryan Woods and Sergi Canos.
However, manager Marinus Dijkhuizen remains without several long-term absentees.
Jota (ankle), Josh McEachran (foot), Marcos Tebar (hamstring), Andreas Bjelland and Scott Hogan (both knee) are all still unavailable.
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