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Reading goalkeeper Karl Hein could miss the remainder of the campaign after suffering a bizarre injury.

The Estonian international joined the Championship strugglers on loan from Arsenal in January for the second half of the season.

But after just five appearances for his temporary employers his season is set to end early - after falling over at home.

Reading interim manager Paul Ince said of the 19-year-old: "He (Hein) fell in his house and took the ligament off his bone in his thumb.

"So we're talking four to six weeks out if he doesn't need surgery, or two months if it does."

Here, looks at other players who have also suffered freak injuries during their careers.

Back in 2008 winger Lawrence was an important member of Stoke City's squad.

But prior to a Premier League clash against Portsmouth, the Republic of Ireland international was ruled out - after an accident involving his pet dog.

Before heading to training, Lawrence somehow managed to trip over his dog and suffer ankle damage.

Luckily, he didn't break his ankle but he remained sheepish over the incident saying: "It was in the middle of the night, the dog lies