2 Middlesbrough selection dilemmas Chris Wilder is facing ahead of club’s clash with Cardiff

Middlesbrough will be aiming to boost their hopes of challenging Sheffield United for a play-off spot this evening when they host Cardiff City at the Riverside Stadium.

Boro lost ground on the Blades in the Championship at the weekend as they were forced to settle for a point in their clash with Swansea City.

Paul Heckingbottom’s side meanwhile managed to defeat Cardiff at Bramall Lane as they extended the gap between them and Boro to five points.

In order to have any chance of sealing a top-six finish next month, Boro simply have to beat the Bluebirds in front of their own supporters tonight.

Having witnessed his side’s performance against the Jacks, it will be interesting to see whether Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder opts to make any changes to his team for their meeting with Cardiff.

Here, we have decided to take a look at two Boro selection dilemmas Wilder is facing ahead of this particular clash…

Could Martin Payero be handed the opportunity to impress in this particular fixture?

When you consider that Matt Crooks will miss this fixture due to suspension and Marcus Tavernier is facing a race to be fully fit for the clash, Wilder may opt to hand Martin Payero the chance to impress in the heart of midfield.

After being forced to watch on from the sidelines for 13 games due to an ankle injury, the Argentine made his return to action in Saturday’s showdown with Swansea as a substitute.

In the 13 appearances that he has made in the Championship this season, Payero has only managed to show glimpses of his ability as he has produced two direct goal contributions at this level.

Providing that he does get the nod to feature this evening, Payero could boost his chances of participating in the club’s upcoming clashes with