Middlesbrough v AFC Bournemouth

Joined late and have missed any build up to this so where's King? Thought he was back in training.

Not available today.

COWS

Joshua King is back training with the Cherries but isn’t yet ready for a first-team return as the side get set head to Middlesbrough on Saturday.

King missed last weekend’s Championship opener due to a knock, with manager Jason Tindall using his pre-match press conference on Friday to report on the striker’s readiness for a return.

“It’s really pleasing, Josh King’s a terrific footballer,” he said. “He is a great addition to have back within the group.

"You can’t have enough good players, he’s had a couple of days training but he’s probably a bit behind the other players. We’re delighted to have him back and hopefully he’ll be able to play next week.

“I’ll be assessing him every day like I do every player, this weekend is too soon for him to be involved, but hopefully he’ll be back in contention soon.
 

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