{
  "id": 12164614,
  "title": "Reading striker Marriott out for 'a number of weeks'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/reading-striker-marriott-out-for-a-number-of-weeks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:05:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/reading-striker-marriott-number-weeks-140538519.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reading striker Jack Marriott is set to be sidelined for several weeks due to an ankle injury, according to head coach Leam Richardson. The 32-year-old did not play in the Royals' 1-1 draw with Bradford City on Saturday, as he sustained the knock against Wycombe Wanderers. Marriott has been Reading's top scorer this season, netting eight goals in seven League One appearances, surpassing the goals of any other player in the division. He was seen at the team's SCL Stadium over the weekend with a protective boot on, signing autographs for fans while watching the match from the stands. After a scan last week, the prognosis wasn't promising, with Richardson informing BBC Radio Berkshire that Marriott will be absent for a number of weeks. Despite the setback, Richardson emphasized that the team has a robust squad to manage such injuries and will find ways to cope. Reading's next League One fixture is against MK Dons on Saturday at 15:00 BST.",
  "summary": "Reading head coach Leam Richardson says that striker Jack Marriott will miss \"a number of weeks\" with an ankle injury.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}