Ireland captain Robbie Keane sat out this morning's Ireland training session at Malahide but only as a precaution according to goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly.
The LA Galaxy striker has an ankle injury after receiving a kick but is not a doubt for Friday nights World cup qualifier against the Germany in Cologne.
Whether he will start or not is an entirely different matter as caretaker manager Noel King may use a more modern formation than we were accustomed to under Giovanni Trapattoni.
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A 4-5-1 with Keane as a lone striker would not suit his capabilities.
The squad will fly depart for Germany this afternoon to complete their preparations ahead of the match in Cologne.
Robbie Keane in training yesterday ©INPHO/Donall Farmer
