The Sydney Roosters are hopeful that five-eighth Luke Keary will overcome a left knee injury as they charge towards the finals.
The 26-year old limped off the field during Sunday's 36-18 win over the Dragons and was sent for scans on suspected medial damage.
But coach Trent Robinson was confident that the injury was not going to be a long-term issue.
โHeโs got the brace on as a precautionary,โ Robinson toldย The Daily Telegraph.ย
โI donโt think itโs anything too bad. But I donโt know how long it will take to turn it around.
โItโs obviously a concern but I donโt think itโs a long-term concern.โ
Keary is expected to miss at least the team's clash with the Cowboys on Saturday, withย Sean OโSullivan andย Ryan Matterson looming as potential replacements.
"I donโt know. I think Iโve been wrong here before on some players and playing the following week,โ Robinson said.
โI felt like he knew it was coming on and he adjusted a bit. When an outside back comes off, itโs usually something wrong. Especially a player like Luke I donโt think heโs come off much at all.โ
In other injury news, Eels hooker Kaysa Pritchard will miss the rest of the year after after dislocating his shoulder against South Sydney.
