Royals manager Veljko Paunovic has confirmed the reason why Ovie Ejaria was not in the squad for Saturday’s win against Sheffield Wednesday.

 

Ejaria was a surprise omission to the squad for the 3-0 triumph, but he is expected to be in line for a return next week away at Nottingham Forest.

 

Speaking after the win, Paunovic confirmed that Ejaria had complained of hamstring pain after Tuesday’s win over Blackburn.

 

Paunovic said: “He felt discomfort in his hamstring after the Blackburn win. 

 

“A scan showed a minor soft tissue so we are expecting him to be back this week in training and available for Forest.

 

“But, we will have to monitor his progress day-by-day.”