Saturday's trip to Bolton may come too soon for the German but he will certainly be in contention for next weeks Carling Cup game against Notts County.
Ray Parlour also had a useful run-out and will hope to push for a place in the Bolton squad.
Boro lost the game to a solitary goal by Derek Geary after 17 minutes, but they had their chances and will be disappointed not to get something out of the game.