Reading favourite Amadou Mbengue has returned to the matchday squad for the first time since January 4 for this afternoon's trip to Huddersfield Town.
The 23-year-old last ran out for the Royals against Charlton Athletic in a 0-0 draw at the Valley, damaging his knee.
However, after time resting and recuperating, 'Cheeseburger' makes the bench as Noel Hunt names an unchanged starting 11 at the John Smith's Stadium.
Joel Pereira will look to earn a second successive clean sheet after last week's 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers, behind a back four of Michael Craig, Tyler Bindon, Harlee Dean and Andre Garcia.
Lewis Wing remains captain in a midfield trio with Charlie Savage and last week's match-winner, Harvey Knibbs.
Chem Campbell and Mamadi Camara flank either side of young forward Jayden Wareham, looking to fill Sam Smith's big boots after his switch to Wrexham.
January addition Billy Bodin joins Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan as forward options on the bench.
