Western Bulldogs recruit Alex Keath expects to begin full training after Christmas as he recovers from a lower leg injury that required post-season surgery.

The Age reported earlier this month that the two clubs interested in Keath - the Dogs and St Kilda - found a crack in his shin, delaying an overseas holiday, with Adelaide not originally planning for him to go under the knife.

With the crack in his lower leg on the mend, Keath told reporters on Friday at Whitten Oval that he doesn't think his 2020 season will be hampered by the injury.

“With a potential trade coming up, it was important to make sure my ankle was in the best possible condition going forward," Keath said.