Reading have confirmed goalkeeper Vito Mannone will be available for the visit of Barnsley to the Madejski on Tuesday evening.

The 29-year-old returned to Italy after his mother suffered a stroke before featuring in Saturday's goalless draw with Sheffield Wednesday and intends to play on until facing former club Sunderland, after which the team have an extended break. Midfielder John Swift will be assessed on a hamstring injury, with Liam Kelly again ready to start.

Forward Sam Smith has been carrying a knee problem, while winger Callum Harriott (hamstring), George Evans (thigh) and Garath McCleary (groin) continue their rehabilitation along with Stephen Quinn and forward Joseph Mendes (both knee). Defender Jordan Obita, though, is out for the season after surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament.

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Barnsley will be without suspended winger Adam Hammill, who sits out a one-game ban after receiving his fifth booking of the season in Saturday's home defeat to Leeds. Ryan Hedges replaced Hammill against Leeds and could return to the starting line-up as the Reds bid to avoid a third straight league loss.

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Forward Mamadou Thiam missed out at the weekend due to a back injury, but was hoping to return to training on Monday and will be assessed. Winger Lloyd Isgrove remains sidelined due to the knee injury which has kept him out of the last three matches.

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Reading have won just two of their last 11 home matches against the Tykes in all competitions (D4 L5).

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Barnsley, however, have only won two of their last 12 league matches against Reading (D3 L7).

Reading have 20 points from their 18 Championship games so far this season - at this stage last season, the Royals had 34 points and were in third place.

The Royals have won just two of their nine home games in the Championship so far this season (W2 D3 L4) and have netted just eight goals in these matches.

Barnsley are unbeaten in their last four Championship away matches (W2 D2 L0).

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