Royals aim to recover against Reds

Brian McDermott saw his side hammered 4-1 at fellow Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle on Monday and may choose to make changes.Defender Matthew Mills is expected to be handed a recall as McDermott looks for a response to a damaging defeat at Home Park which left the Royals just two points clear of the relegation zone.Midfielder Brian Howard has been an unused substitute for the last two games after a swift return from a broken jaw and may be back in the starting line-up and be given a chance to emulate his famous FA Cup goal at Anfield while a Barnsley player in 2008.Jay Tabb is still struggling with a calf strain while striker Noel Hunt is likely to be out until the end of the season as he recovers from a knee injury.New signing Gunnar Thorvaldsson is not available to play until next week's clash with Newcastle.

Source: Team_Talk