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Yann Kermorgant joined Reading from Bournemouth in January 2016

Reading striker Yann Kermorgant will miss the start of the season after having surgery on his hip and groin.

The 35-year-old scored 19 goals for the Royals last season, helping them reach the Championship play-offs.

"We are now looking at a rehabilitation process which will stretch across weeks rather than months." Reading's head physiotherapist Jon Urwin said.

Reading start their Championship campaign with a trip to Queens Park Rangers on 5 August.