Rafael Benitez believes striker Robbie Keane will still be at the club when the transfer window closes on Monday.
Keane's omission from the squad for the win over Chelsea prompted speculation that he was on his way back to Tottenham Hotspur.
Benitez said: ‘I think Robbie Keane will be here when the transfer window shuts.
‘He was left out because we were considering all our good players and who we needed for this game. It was only a decision based on this match and our requirements.
‘I have not seen any new offers; I don't know whether the club have had any offers.'
The Spaniard added: ‘I have spoken to Robbie, he was there in the dressing room beforehand, and we also spoke afterwards and we were just talking about the game.
‘He was pleased because the team had won. He is part of my squad. I would expect him to be in my Champions League squad.
‘Everything is if, if, if. He is here, he is our player. That's it.’
