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Leeds United news: Pontus Jansson hands Thomas Christiansen major injury boost
LEEDS UNITED defender Pontus Jansson is available for Saturday’s Championship clash against Reading.
Jansson, 26, suffered a shoulder injury in the 3-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday before the international break last month.
He was withdrawn from the Sweden squad in order to recover and has since returned to full training ahead of the Royals’ visit to Elland Road.
News of Jansson’s quick return to fitness was revealed on Twitter by his brother.
“All is fine now,” Peter Jansson revealed, when asked for an update by a Leeds fan.
“Pontus is training with the team and is ready to play on Saturday. Hugely important game!”
Leeds suffered back-to-back defeats before the international break, which took the gloss off a fine start to the season.
Thomas Christiansen’s side return to action sitting fifth in the Championship table, four points off leaders Cardiff City.
The Whites are reportedly eyeing a move for FC Groningen forward Mimoun Mahi ahead of the January transfer window.
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Meanwhile, injury-hit Reading have suffered a major blow.
Left-back Jordan Obita has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing a knee operation.
Obita said on Twitter: “ACL Operation was a success. Straight into recovery to get back stronger.”
Forward Yann Kermorgant and midfielder John Swift are also set to miss the game.
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