George Puscas doubtful for Reading’s clash with Barnsley

Posted Friday, February 28, 2020 by PA

Reading will check on forward George Puscas ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match against relegation battlers Barnsley.

The Romanian was unable to come off the bench during the midweek home defeat by Wigan because of a knee problem, so will be monitored.

Midfielders Michael Olise and Charlie Adam both were sent on as second-half substitutes in the 3-0 loss, so could be drafted back into the starting XI.

Veteran Welsh defender Chris Gunter (groin), Lucas Joao (hamstring), Lucas Boye (hernia), Matt Miazga (ankle) and Tom McIntyre (head) all remain sidelined.

Barnsley head coach Gerhard Struber must decide whether to freshen up his side as they go in search of a fourth straight league win.

Struber reported no fresh selection concerns following the 1-0 victory at Hull on Wednesday night.

Austrian midfielder Marcel Ritzmaier, who has returned from a knee problem, came off the bench early in the second half, so could feature.

Goalkeeper Sami Radlinger is on course to be available again next week from a muscle problem which has ruled him out since the start of February, while midfielder Callum Styles (ankle) continues his own recovery.