Championship

GOMES: NELSON SO KEEN TO GET BACK…

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The LeaguePaper Team
10 February 2019

By Euan Parsons
CHAMPIONSHIP

HORROR: Nelson Oliveira

READING manager Jose Gomes admits Nelson Oliveira was lucky not to be blinded in the recent clash with Aston Villa and revealed the striker is desperate to return to action.
The 27-year-old, who is on loan from Norwich, broke his nose in multiple places and suffered scarring on his face after being caught by the boot of defender Tyrone Mings during the goalless draw.
“Nelson is doing better, considering that he broke his nose in four places,” Royals manager Gomes said.
“In the end he had luck, because he could be blin...

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