Source: Daily_Mail
MIDDLESBROUGH v Portsmouth: Southgate's defence dilemma for Pompey clash
Middlesbrough[LNB]defender Justin Hoyte is doubtful for tomorrow's crucial Barclays Premier League clash against Portsmouth[LNB]at the Riverside Stadium.[LNB]The former Arsenal player has been struggling with a groin injury since last week's FA Cup loss to Everton.[LNB]His absence could create an opportunity for Tony McMahon or see Matthew Bates drop back from midfield into defence.[LNB][LNB] Missing man: Justin Hoyte evades Dave Kitson in recent match at the Riverside[LNB]Striker Afonso Alves is fit again after illness while Marlon King, cup-tied against Everton, is also back in contention.[LNB]Manager Gareth Southgate is set to keep faith with goalkeeper Brad Jones despite a costly error in the FA Cup.[LNB]Provisional squad: Jones, Bates, Pogatetz, Wheater, Huth, Arca, O'Neil, Downing, Aliadiere, Tuncay, Turnbull, McMahon, Walker, Taylor, Emnes, Johnson A, King, Alves, Franks, Hoyte.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE[LNB] [LNB]
