It’s that time again. The football is back and how quickly it’s gone.
Jaap Stam is 5 hours away from taking his Reading side out in a competitive game for the first time.
Reading host Preston North End, the last team to visit the Mad Stad last season, in the opener.
It’s a huge game for Stam and his players. A good start is key this afternoon.
Predicted Line-Ups
Reading: Al-Habsi; Gunter McShane Cooper Obita; Van Den Berg Swift Williams; Mccleary Kermorgant Beerens
Preston: Lindegaard; Smith Welsh Spurr Davidson; Pringle Gallagher Browne Robinson; Makienok Doyle
Reading Team News:
Reading will be without Dominic Samuel, Joseph Mendes and Stephen Quinn, whilst Gravenberch, Mccleary and Kermorgant have recovered from their respective injuries.
It;ll be interesting to see he fills the boots of Oli Norwood. Van Den Berg? Liam Kelly?
Player to watch: Roy Beerens
Roy is The Royals’ most exciting signing. The winger is full of pace and tricks and can cause defenses massive problems.
Can he get off to a flyer?
Preston Team News:
Callum Woods and Stevie May are both out injured.
All seven summer signings are available and likely to start.
Player to watch: Ben Pringle
Pringle has a cracking cross on him. Set pieces are where Preston could be dangerous this afternoon.
Did you know?
Preston did the double over Reading last season.
Match Prediction:
It’s a tough one to call as it’s the first of the season so I’m going to sit on the fence and say a 1-1 draw.
