Keane back in three weeks

  • by Staff Writer
  • Monday, 14th February 2011

Robbie Keane could be back in time to face Stoke on the first weekend of March.

The Irish striker was initially thought likely to be sidelined for around six weeks after damaging a calf in the 1-0 home defeat against Birmingham.

However it is now thought that Keane - who scored on his Hammers debut in the 3-1 win at Blackpool a fortnight ago - could be back in time to face Stoke at the Boleyn on Saturday, 5th March - a fortnight earlier than first thought.

Elsewhere Victor Obinna has an outside chance of making his return against Burnley in the FA Cup this weekend.

The Nigerian striker - who, contrary to rumours, has not broken a foot - complained of a sore foot during international duty last week and, if not fit fot this weekend, should return the following week when Liverpool come to town.

Meanwhile Thomas Hitzlsperger - who made the first team squad for the first time when named as (an unused) sub against West Brom last weekend - is set to make his debut for West Ham in the FA Cup this weekend having finally recovered from injury.

Jack Collison, the other long term injury is still some weeks away from being fully fit despite being back in training.

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