Reid picked up an ankle injury in the freindly at Brays in midweek and misses the game at Ewood Park on Sunday.
"Chievo will be a good test for us," boss Graeme Souness told the clubs official webite.
"They are a top team and it should be an entertaining game for the supporters.
"We will give as many players as possible a run out and that includes the youngsters who are making such good progress."