The Brazilian's lay-off with a stress fracture of the leg was expected to last a little while longer, but it seems that Mark Hughes is ready to hand the controversial star a place on the bench against the Reds.
Robinho sustained the injury on international duty in August, and has been repeatedly linked with a move to Barcelona in the meantime.
According to team-mate Roque Santa Cruz, the forward has spoken openly of his desire to move to Catalunya.
Nevertheless, Hughes, although reluctant to risk the player from the start, seems likely to name him as a substitute for a game the manager has claimed could be a defining point in his side's season.
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Player Ratings: AC Milan 4-0 Arsenal
Goals from Kevin-Prince Boateng, Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic handed the Italian side a victory that all but seals their progression to the next round of the Champions League
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Ajax - Manchester United Preview: Nani, Jones & Smalling return
The 38-year-old former Wales international was involved in the Red Devils' last second tier European match as they crashed out to Russian side Rotor Volgograd in 1995
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Porto - Manchester City Preview: Europa League holders yet to taste defeat at home this season
Both teams expected progression in the Champions League but after third placed group finishes will now focus on the competition that the Portuguese side won last season
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Word on the Tweet: Rooney names his new horse after himself
Goal.com takes a look at some of today's top action on the social networking site, with mumblings ranging from horse-based foolery to an unusual love-in for a famous pop star
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Should Copa America 'Vanishing Spray' be introduced globally?
The spray, which has been designed to stop defensive walls from encroaching closer than 10 yards to the ball at free-kicks, is set to be discussed at next month's IFAB meeting
