Reading FC manager Paul Ince gave an injury update to the squad after the Royals’ loss at Blackpool on the opening day of the new Championship campaign.
With four debutants in the side, Reading were without experienced heads such as Lucas Joao, Scott Dann and Sam Hutchinson.
“Scott Dann will be on the training ground outside next week but he’s two or three weeks away,” said Ince.
“Lucas (Joao) is also two or three weeks away and Hutch (Sam Hutchinson) could also be two or three weeks away.”
The Royals, who faced several big injury challenges last season, have been dealt another blow as Femi Azeez is set for another spell on the sidelines.
Ince continued: “Femi pulled his hamstring yesterday and is out for six to eight weeks.
“He’s had a fantastic pre-season and has looked really good but training outside yesterday he did his hamstring and is now out for six to eight weeks.”
