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Robbie Keane and Steven Gerrard in LA Galaxy squad vs. Real Salt Lake

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Video via MLS: Playoffs "split men from boys" (1:10)

The LA Galaxy are ready to defend their home as they face Real Salt Lake in the Knockout Round of the 2016 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. (1:10)

LA Galaxy manager Bruce Arena says both Robbie Keane and Steven Gerrard will be in the squad for Wednesday's playoff game against Real Salt Lake.

"Our decisions on [Keane and Gerrard] will be on game day, but they both look good," Arena told MLSSoccer.com. "They've both done a good job in training, and I expect them to be part of our team."

Gerrard has been hobbled by a hamstring injury for the last two months, appearing in just three of the Galaxy's last 10 league matches.

Keane has been battling groin and hip flexor injuries over the last part of the season, and underwent knee surgery earlier in the campaign.

He has played in four of the Galaxy's last 10 matches, though he started three of those games.

Gyasi Zardes is also nearing a return from a broken foot he sustained back in August, though he won't be available for Wednesday's match.

He told MLSSoccer.com that he is scheduled to have an X-ray on Thursday, at which point a decision on the extent to which he can continue his recovery will take place.

"[Zardes is] coming along," Arena said. "He's a tremendous athlete, very dedicated."