Nene is expected to make West Ham United's squad for their meeting with Crystal Palace.
The 33-year-old Nene has signed a short-term deal for the rest of the season but is short of match fitness after leaving Qatari club Al Gharafa in January.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce said: "Our flaw since New Year is how many times we've been in the lead and how many times we've not seen that into a victory.
"Had we taken advantage of the positions we were in we would be in around sixth position in the Premier League table."
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