In-form Liverpool striker Robbie Keane is expected to be fit for the Premiership clash with Fulham on the weekend.
After injuring his shoulder against Bolton on the weekend, Keane has been forced out of the Republic of Ireland squad but Reds boss Rafael Benitez insists it was more precautionary than anything.
"Robbie Keane's injury is not serious," Benitez told the club's official website.
"He had a problem but [withdrawing from the international duty] was just a case of prevention. I think he will be okay."