Crystal Palace man Edgar Davids may not play against the Royals this weekend.

The Dutchman had to fly back to his homeland to be with his ill father earlier this week, so may not make it back in time for Saturday's game.

Palace are already without injured midfield man Darren Ambrose, and suspended striker Wilfried Zaha.

The Royals are hopeful of having Brynjar Gunnarsson available after he came off in our last game at Leicester with a hamstring injury.

New signings Ian Harte and Zurab Khizanishvili are in contention, and Matt Mills should also be fine despite hurting his ankle at the Walkers Stadium.

Andy Griffin missed that match and faces a battle to be fit, with boss Brian McDermott hinting that Shaun Cummings could switch to right back if Griffin fails to make it.

Ivar Ingimarsson and Chris Armstrong played for our reserves in midweek but that was just a first step in their recovery from long-term injury.

Jay Tabb is out after ankle surgery, while Julian Kelly is in the final stages of a comeback from a thigh problem.

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