Stam reeling as Reading suffer major injury blow ahead of Leeds fixture

Leeds take on Reading this weekend.

Jaap Stam Manager of Reading looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Reading at Griffin Park on September 16, 2017 in Brentford, England.

Under pressure Reading boss Jaap Stam has been dealt a serious blow ahead of their fixture with Leeds United this weekend.

Reading are down in 20th position with just nine points so far, having failed to build on the season last year which saw them claim a surprise play-off place.

They will be without Jordan Obita this weekend when they travel to Leeds, and potentially the rest of the season according to BBC Sport.

Reading's English defender Jordan Obita has this penalty saved in the shoot-out during the English Championship play-off final football match between Huddersfield Town and Reading at...

Obita has had to undergo surgery after injuring his ACL, and faces a lengthy spell out.

The 23-year-old recently signed a new contract and played a key part in Reading’s success last season, making 39 appearances in total.

Obita picked up the injury in the Championship game against Hull City in late September.

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Stam reeling as Reading suffer major injury blow ahead of Leeds fixture