Cameron Smith and Billy Slater will both be assessed during the week after picking up injuries during Saturday nightโs 20-16 win over Canberra.
Smith left the field early in the second half and did not return as a precaution, with early signs pointing to a suspected slight pectoral strain.
The 34-year-old said the extent of the injury will become clearer once returns home.
โIt is a little bit sore at the momentโฆ I spoke to the doctor and he just thinks it is a slight strain,โ Smith said.
โWe will get back to Melbourne tomorrow morning, Iโll have some scans and we will go from there.
โI think it was more of a precaution thing. I ran out in the second half to see how it was feeling and it was feeling pretty average so we thought it was best I come off.
โThere is still a long way to go in the season so it wasnโt worth the risk to be honest.โ
Slater left the field on a stretcher in the 51stย minute after receiving a heavy head knock.
The champion fullback gave a โthumbs upโ as he was carried off and was able to communicate after the game.
He will be closely monitored by the Clubโs medical staff throughout the week.
โHe is a bit dazed at the moment,โ Craig Bellamy said.
โIt was a pretty heavy knockโฆ he is talking but he isnโt feeling too good.
โWe will just have to see how he goes throughout the week.โ
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