Karacan was forced off early on in the Good Friday victory over Leeds following a heavy challenge by Michael Brown.

Scans have confirmed Karacan has broken his ankle and will he now miss the run-in as Reading look to win promotion to the Premier League.

Reading boss Brian McDermott admitted he was 'devastated' for Karacan, feeling some of the tackles in the Leeds game were over-zealous.

"I'm really upset for Jem, some of the tackles did not belong in the game," McDermott told the club's official website.

"I'm devastated for him, he's a really good guy and now we obviously all want to do well for him.

"He's played such a pivotal part for the team, now we are lucky to have other great people who can come in and will look to do well."