The striker scored 13 times for the Royals last season but has been struggling for fitness and form this campaign, with both of his only goals to date coming in a win at Barnsley in August.Hunt hasn't featured since a 3-1 defeat at West Brom a fortnight ago and could be out for some time.A club statement said: "Noel has been troubled by a knee problem for some time and this operation will see him back to full fitness."We will monitor his progress and we will have a clearer indication of his progress and recuperation in a few weeks' time."
Source: Team_Talk