Forss returns but Jones and Doak futures unknown
Marcus Forss has made just four substitute appearances in the Championship this season
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Middlesbrough forward Marcus Forss is expected to return to the matchday squad for their FA Cup third round tie against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
The Finland international has missed the past eight league games due to a recurrent hamstring injury but is back training with the squad.
However, not participating on the weekend are midfielder Aidan Morris and defender Luke Ayling, although they may see a return to action next week.
Meanwhile, Boro boss Michael Carrick has no update on the futures of Liverpool loanee Ben Doak and winger Isaiah Jones amid interest from other clubs.
"There's interest and there's no getting away from that," Carrick told BBC Radio Tees. "But there's nothing for me to confirm either way at the moment."
Boro coach Grant Leadbitter must serve a one-match touchline ban after admitting a charge of misconduct by the FA.
Leadbitter will also pay a £1,000 fine after it was alleged he acted in an improper manner and/or insulted a match official around the tunnel area following the 1-1 draw with Cardiff on Saturday.