Reading's Knibbs sidelined by groin injury

Reading's Harvey Knibbs is set to be out for three to four weeks with a groin injury

Reading's Harvey Knibbs is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a groin injury in training the day before the Royals' 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic.

Knibbs, 25, featured in Reading's opening Championship game against Birmingham City but was omitted from the squad for Saturday's match.

"Harvey had a groin injury yesterday (Friday) in training," said boss Ruben Selles.

"There was an action where he passed the ball whilst we were preparing for this game, we scanned it and he will be between three and four weeks out.

"Hopefully he is soon back with us and performing as he has been doing for the last year."

Knibbs was available for every game of last season in League One and scored 16 goals across all competitions.

Couhig takeover nearing completion

Rob Couhig is closing in on the takeover of Reading

Prospective new Reading owner Rob Couhig attended the game against Wigan.

Whilst an official announcement has still not been made of his takeover, Couhig has wasted no time in talking about Reading on social media - "up the Ding" he posted on his X account.

BBC Radio Berkshire understands that an announcement from the club regarding the takeover is set for Tuesday or Wednesday next week.

All parties involved are finalising Couhig's purchase of the club from current owner Dai Yongge.

"If it is confirmed in the coming week then it will be good," Selles said.

"I can imagine he (Couhig) enjoyed today and what he saw, he came here today to see the win and where we are with the takeover of the club, he cannot ask for much more.

"However, I still personally need to see it to know that it is effectively done."