Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has revealed Jeremie Aliadiere is recovering well from his ankle injury.
Southgate told the Evening Gazette: "Jeremie is making steady progress.
"He will not be ready for this weekend and the cup replay may come a little early, but he could be back in the squad against Liverpool.
"It will be good to have him back with us because his pace gives us options. But we won't be rushing him."