Bristol City assistant manager Curtis Fleming admits Matty James is still being managed day-to-day and the influential midfielder won't be rushed back from the foot injury that has kept him out of the Robins last five fixtures.
James is dealing with issues related to his plantar fascia - the ligament in the base of the foot - an injury that kept him out for four matches in November and evidently hadn't sufficiently healed when he returned to action the following month.
The 30-year-old is yet to train with the first team, as he undergoes gym work away from the rest of the squad, and won't be involved against Reading on Wednesday night or potentially Swansea City on Sunday as City will ensure he's given the maximum recovery time needed.