Bournemouth striker Joshua King could return for midweek Carabao Cup clash against Middlesbrough after missing weekend win over Stoke
- Joshua King missed Bournemouth's league win over Stoke due to illness
- The Norway international faces a late fitness test ahead of Carabao Cup clash
- The Cherries face Middlesbrough at the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday night
- Boro boss Garry Monk will consider rotating his squad after no win in five games
Bournemouth forward Joshua King faces a late fitness test ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash against Middlesbrough.
Norway international King missed the Premier League victory over Stoke on Saturday due to illness but could be available for the fourth round tie with Boro.
Striker Jermain Defoe (hamstring) will once again be absent, along with defenders Tyrone Mings (back) and Brad Smith (hip).
Bournemouth's Joshua King may return for Carabao Cup clash against Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk will consider changes at the Vitality Stadium following a five-match win-less streak since their third-round win at Aston Villa.
Ryan Shotton and Marvin Johnson are both cup-tied, while the likes of George Friend, Adam Forshaw, Dael Fry and Adam Clayton are hoping for a return to the XI.
In attack, Patrick Bamford is pushing for a first start in a month, while Adama Traore could also step up from the bench.
Rudy Gestede, not seen since August 26, is still recovering from a thigh injury.
Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk will consider changes for the Cherries clash on Tuesday
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