Aston Villa vs Reading - Jonathan Kodjia could continue against Reading - 7M sport

Aston Villa vs Reading - Jonathan Kodjia could continue against Reading



Posted Monday, April 02, 2018 by PA

Aston Villa	 vs Reading - Jonathan Kodjia could continue against Reading

Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce could give striker Jonathan Kodjia more game time against Reading after he made an appearance as a second-half substitute in the goalless draw at Hull.

Kodjia had been sidelined by a long-term injury but Bruce was encouraged by his display against Hull and could give him a longer spell as he looks for his side to inject new impetus into their promotion push.

Alan Hutton and Axel Tuanzebe both recovered from hamstring injuries to face Hull but Glenn Whelan is still doubtful because of a calf injury.

Winger Andre Green (hamstring) is nearing a return and Birkir Bjarnason could come into contention after being rested for the Hull game following international commitments with Iceland.

Reading manager Paul Clement will be looking for a second successive victory after masterminding a 1-0 defeat of QPR to pick up his first win since taking charge of the Royals.

Sone Aluko will look to continue in the starting line-up after scoring the only goal early on against QPR but Clement will have to do without Yann Kermorgant at Villa Park.

The striker was sent off 10 minutes before the end against QPR for a second yellow card picked up in just 20 minutes after coming on as a substitute.

Clement will hope to have defenders Tommy Elphick and Omar Richards back following respective knee and calf injuries.

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