Ghanaian defender Andy Yiadom has been ruled out of Reading's game against Stoke City to be played on Saturday at the Madejski Stadium.
The 28-year-old is suffering from a hamstring problem and will be replaced by veteran defender Chris Gunter right-hand side of the defence.
Yiadom has not featured for the club since February this year due to injury.
Meanwhile Stoke City coach Michael O'Neill will miss the game after testing positive for coronavirus
The two sides are separated by six points in the table, with Reading sitting 14th, while Stoke lie three places below in 17th as things stand.