Last Updated: Thu, 15 May 2008 13:47
Reading midfielder Bobby Convey has returned to the USA for an injection to clear up his long-standing knee problem.
The former DC United star last played for the Royals in the 2-0 defeat at Arsenal on April 19 after manager Steve Coppell told him he would not be involved in the relegation run-in.
Coppell told the Evening Post: "He flew home early because his knee was still not 100 per cent.
"I told him I wouldn't be using him for our final game at Derby and we both made the decision that he would fly back to the States early and get an injection in his knee.
"The sooner he gets it done the better as he will come back in better shape."