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Categories: SPORTS

Middlesbrough 2026 pre‑season campaign

Entities: Kim Hellberg · Myles Peart‑Harris · David Strelec · Espanyol · Middlesbrough Football Club

Overview

In early July, Slovak striker David Strelec featured prominently for Middlesbrough, netting both goals in a 2‑2 draw against Portuguese side Farense. The performance highlighted his early impact as the club prepared for the upcoming season.

Later in the month, Strelec suffered a minor injury during a closed‑door training match with Huddersfield Town, causing him to miss the final pre‑season friendly against Espanyol. Manager Kim Hellberg described the knock as non‑serious and expected Strelec to resume full training soon, alongside fellow new signing Myles Peart‑Harris, who faced a similar setback. The coach remained optimistic that the majority of the injured squad would be fit for the first competitive fixtures – a Carabao Cup tie with Wrexham and the opening Championship match versus Lincoln City.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Middlesbrough coach Hellberg expects striker David Strelec back soon after pre‑season injury

    Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg says striker David Strelec, injured in a pre‑season training game, should return soon, with hopes most absentees fit for the upcoming Carabao Cup and Championship fixtures.

  2. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    David Strelec scores twice as Middlesbrough draws 2‑2 with Farense

    David Strelec scored twice as Middlesbrough drew 2‑2 with Farense in a pre‑season friendly in Portugal, earning praise from manager Kim Hellberg.

Sources

gazettelive.co.uk · sport24.pluska.sk