Hull’s Henriksen in line for return against Reading

Posted Thursday, April 04, 2019 by PA

Hull skipper Markus Henriksen could return for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with lowly Reading.

The Norway international midfielder has missed the past two games through suspension after picking up his 10th booking of the campaign in the 3-2 defeat by leaders Norwich on March 13, but is available for selection once again.

Defender Jordy de Wijs returned for last Saturday’s 2-0 win at Ipswich after missing two games through illness, as did midfielder Dan Batty, who had not played since January 19 because of a back injury.

Only defender Angus MacDonald is unavailable as he continues to work his way back from deep vein thrombosis.

Reading boss Jose Gomes could have on-loan striker Nelson Oliveira back just weeks after fearing his season might have been ended by a hamstring injury.

The 27-year-old, who has scored three goals in six appearances since arriving from Norwich in January, was an unused substitute for last weekend’s 2-1 win over Preston and will hope for his first action since March 2.

Midfielder Andy Rinomhota returned after a seven-game absence with an ankle injury against North End.

There was an appearance from the bench too for experienced defender Paul McShane, who had been out of action since August, while Sam Baldock and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson continue to work their way back towards match fitness.