O’Neill said: “He’s got an ankle injury. We’ll see how he is closer to the kick-off. Aside from Ian, everyone else is available – but that doesn’t mean they’ll play.

“For example, we’ve four players who are a yellow card away from receiving suspensions, so I’ll give them a rest. I’m also going to rest some key players.

“We’re going there to win the game and finish the season on a high. We’ve a very good record in Dublin derbies to maintain as well. We’ve won five drawn one and lost one.

“We’ve played St Pat’s four times so far – three times in the league and once in the EA Sports Cup – and won them all, so obviously we’d like to keep that run going.”

For Saints, Gary Dempsey is definitely out with an ankle injury, while Declan O’Brien didn’t train on Thursday as he had the flu.

Dave Partridge (hip), Bobby Ryan (knee) and Mark Quigley (shin splints) are all struggling to shake off injuries and will all face a fitness test ahead of the game.

St Pat’s boss Pete Mahon said: “A win might not be enough for us as it depends what happens between Galway and Cork and in the match between Sligo and Drogheda – there’s been a few twists and turns over this league campaign and it’s not over yet.

“We will just have to focus on the game in hand and try and do our bit but we know Rovers won’t be easy.

“This season has been a great success for them, once they’re got over the initial disappointment of missing out on the league I think they will really want to finish on a high so we’re in for quite a game.

“After the first thirty minutes against Drogheda last week I thought we were the better team, and especially so in the second half. That’s the benchmark and standard of play we need to attain tomorrow night to give us any chance of getting the result we need.”