Team News and Lineups
talkSPORT Football reports that Middlesbrough will be hoping that star attacker Morgan Whittaker is available to feature amid interest from West Ham. Meanwhile, new signings Sebastian Berhalter, Will Lankshear, and Jeremy Sarmiento could all make their cup debuts for the Boro. In the Wrexham camp, Danny Imray could start his first competitive game for the club after making his debut in pre-season.
Pre-Season Form
Middlesbrough drew their last pre-season game 3-3 against Espanyol, while Wrexham spent their pre-season on a tour of the United States, playing three Premier League opponents. Wrexham beat Leeds 3-2 in their first clash but were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool and then lost by the same scoreline to Sunderland. However, Parkinson's men did win 1-0 against Manchester United in Finland before heading to the States.
Key Players to Watch
Kieffer Moore is likely to lead the line for Wrexham, with Sam Smith, Nathan Broadhead, and Bailey Cadamarteri all available too. Liberato Cacace missed a lot of football last term through injury, but he should be fit to now play regularly for Wrexham. Middlesbrough's Morgan Whittaker will be a key player to watch, as he looks to make an impact in the Carabao Cup.
Conclusion
The Carabao Cup first round tie between Middlesbrough and Wrexham promises to be an exciting encounter. With both teams looking to make a strong start to the new season, it's set to be a closely contested match. The Riverside Stadium will be the venue for the tie, with kick-off at 8pm on Friday, August 7.