The recent loan signing will start at left-midfield, taking over from Antoine Sibierski, who has been filling in that role for the last few months.
However, Keegan warned that the Dutchman may not be able to manage 90 minutes as he was not playing regularly for Athletico Madrid.
Sibierski missed training today with a slight virus but should be fit enough to be involved, although he is likely to be named as a substitute.
Ronald Waterreus will not be available as substitute keeper as he completed a £100,000 move to Rangers before the transfer window closed.
The Dutchman, who made just two Carling Cup appearances for the Blues, agreed a 1-year deal after Gers' regular number-one Stefan Klos was ruled out for the rest of the season with a cruciate ligament injury.