Karanka hopeful over defensive duo

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Middlesbrough manager optimistic over Friend and Barragan for trip to Stoke City

Middlesbrough hope to welcome back defenders Antonio Barragan (hamstring) and George Friend (calf) from injury for Saturday's trip to Stoke City

“We have everyone except Calum [Chambers]," Karanka told mfc.co.uk as Boro bid to end Stoke's seven-match unbeaten run at the bet365 Stadium.

“Antonio and George are training with the team so I hope tomorrow I arrive at the pitch to find them again.” 

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