{ "answer-first lead": "Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg expects Aidan Morris to be back in training at the start of next week, as the team deals with a bug that has ravaged their squad ahead of their friendly draw against Celtic. The team is missing several key players, including Morris, Sontje Hansen, Finley Munroe, Alex Bangura, and George Edmundson, due to the bug.", "## What happened?": "Middlesbrough drew 1-1 against Celtic in a friendly match, despite being depleted by the bug that has affected their squad. David Strelec scored for the team, while Neto Borges was the only player to complete 90 minutes.", "## Why it matters for Middlesbrough": "The bug that has affected the team's squad is a minor issue, but it has led to several absences, including those of key players. The team is expected to be back to full strength by the start of next week.", "## What comes next?": "Middlesbrough will continue their preparations for the new season, with their first game in the Carabao Cup against Wrexham in just under three weeks. The team will then start their league campaign against Lincoln City a week later.", "The team's performance against Celtic was encouraging, with Hellberg praising the team's intensity and control in the first half. However, the team struggled to create clear-cut chances in the second half, and the game became more disjointed as the changes from both sides became more frequent.", "Despite the absences, the team showed some promising signs, with teenage defender Jack Daley starting the game and looking assured throughout. The team will look to build on this performance as they continue their preparations for the new season.", "The bug that has affected the team's squad is a minor issue, but it has led to several absences, including those of key players. The team is expected to be back to full strength by the start of next week, with Aidan Morris and the other affected players expected to return to training soon.", "Middlesbrough's preparations for the new season have been affected by the bug, but the team is expected to be ready for their first game in the Carabao Cup against Wrexham in just under three weeks. The team will then start their league campaign against Lincoln City a week later.", "The team's performance against Celtic was encouraging, with Hellberg praising the team's intensity and control in the first half. However, the team struggled to create clear-cut chances in the second half, and the game became more disjointed as the changes from both sides became more frequent.", "The team will look to build on this performance as they continue their preparations for the new season, with their first game in the Carabao Cup against Wrexham in just under three weeks. The team will then start their league campaign against Lincoln City a week later." }