The Middlesbrough dilemmas facing Chris Wilder today ahead of Luton clash

Chris Wilder is currently overseeing Middlesbrough’s worst run of form during his tenure so far with two defeats in the last six league games. 

However, it isn’t all bad as Boro have won three games in that time but there could be some alarm bells ringing for Wilder with a couple of shaky performances in the last few weeks. 

In their last league game, Boro were easily dispatched by relegation strugglers Barnsley with Wilder venting his frustration at his team’s performance.

That has been masked by an impressive midweek victory in the FA Cup over Tottenham Hotspur, with Boro looking to build on their cup momentum. 

With Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest drawing on Friday night slipping up, it leaves a huge opportunity open for Wilder to make ground on the top six with a win over Luton. 

However, they come up against a Hatters side in form having won their last three league games and sit 7th in this huge clash of playoff contenders.

With plenty at stake in this big game, we’ve taken a look at three dilemmas Wilder has been left with as he tries to regain momentum in the league once again.

Consistent forwards

This is an ongoing issue for Wilder as none of his forwards seem to be consistent enough to warrant a run of games in the starting XI. 

Boro strengthened in January with the loan captures of Aaron Connolly and Folarin Balogun, but so far they have not shown the quality needed to cement a regular starting place.

In addition, Andraz Sporar, and Duncan Watmore have both been rotated in the starting line up with none of them being able to fully convince the manager they’re the number one choice. 

With exception to Sporar who has been out with an injury of late, all of have shown a glimpse of their ability, but not