Manchester City v READING: Skipper Matt Mills hopes to shake off thigh injury

11 March 2011 15:27
Reading captain Matt Mills is a major doubt to face former club Manchester City after he suffered a groin injury after just 15 minutes in the midweek win at Ipswich. [LNB]He will be given as long as possible to prove his fitness, but manager Brian McDermott will field veteran Ivar Ingimarsson if required. [LNB]Winger Jobi McAnuff could return from an ankle injury, while right-back Andy Griffin has been sidelined for the last four matches with an Achilles injury. [LNB] Concern: Reading captain Matt Mills hopes to shake off a thigh injury to line-up against his former club at Eastlands[LNB]Goalkeeper Adam Federici is still out with a knee injury, so 21-year-old Alex McCarthy will continue to deputise. [LNB]On-loan QPR midfielder Mikele Leigertwood has permission to play and will look to add to his club record of 17 appearances for the Royals without tasting defeat. [LNB]Defender Chris Armstrong was forced to retire this week as he battles multiple sclerosis.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE LATEST FA CUP QUARTER-FINAL TEAM NEWS  MANCHESTER CITY v Reading: Balotelli a doubt but Tevez back for cup clashFan wins Reading payout after buying Sigurdsson shirt... before he was soldRoyals captain Mills in race against time to face former side Man CityAll the Manchester City news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Brian McDermott, Andy Griffin, Adam Federici

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