Reading vs Wigan Athletic - Reading injury woes mount ahead of Wigan clash
Posted Thursday, March 07, 2019 by PA
Reading have mounting injury concerns ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match against Wigan.
On-loan Norwich forward Nelson Oliveira picked up a hamstring problem in last weekend’s win at Ipswich, and has been ruled out by Royals boss Jose Gomes.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, on loan from Arsenal, will be assessed on an ankle injury suffered during the warm-up at Portman Road, where he went on to play the full match. Anssi Jaakkola (Achilles) remains doubtful, so third-choice keeper, Sam Walker is on stand-by.
Striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson (calf) continues his recovery, along with Sam Baldock (thigh), midfielders Andy Rinomhota and Saeid Ezatolahi (both ankle).
Wigan lost 2-1 at Derby in midweek and were dealt a further blow by a knee injury to recent signing Danny Fox.
The former Nottingham Forest defender was forced off after half-an-hour and left with his knee in a brace ahead of further scans. Kal Naismith could come back into the side.
Forward Nick Powell is in contention for a starting place, having been brought off the bench for the closing stages at Pride Park following his recovery from illness.
Josh Windass is another option should Paul Cook want to freshen up his team as they look to end a five-match winless run and stay clear of the relegation battle.
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