9:59am Friday 28th March 2008
By Andy Neild
ROQUE Santa Cruz is hopeful he WILL be fit to face Reading tomorrow - despite getting crocked by team-mate Aaron Mokoena whilst away on inter-national duty earlier this week.
Rovers' leading scorer lasted just 21 minutes of Paraguay's friendly with South Africa before he picked up an ankle injury as a result of a Mokoena tackle.
However, the 26-year-old, who arrived back in England yesterday afternoon, is still optimistic about his chances of being ready for the trip to the Madejski.
"Roque has been in touch with us and said it's not too serious.
"He will be checked by our medical staff, but we are hopeful he will be fit to play," said chairman John Williams last night.
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