Middlesbrough's defender out for season

English Championship side Middlesbrough FC lost their regular defender Anfernee Dijksteel for the rest of this season. The Dutchman suffered an ankle injury during the league clash against Swansea on Saturday. Dijksteel is one of the best and most consistent players this term, having made 29 Championship appearances. Middlesbrough sit ninth on the league table, 7 points away from the play-off zone.