Maroons Xavier Coates expected to play despite shoulder injury

The Queensland Maroons have received some positive news with winger Xavier Coates expected to play despite injuring his shoulder during training.

19-year-old Coates was helped off the field and forced to leave training on Sunday after landing on his shoulder awkwardly.

Queensland Rugby League on Monday released a statement confirming the 194cm high-flyer underwent scans which confirmed he had suffered a low-grade sprain but is still expected to be available for Wednesday's series opener with the Blues.

"Coates this morning had scans which confirmed a low-grade sprain," the statement read.

"He has shown significant improvement and Maroons medical staff anticipate he will be fit to play on Wednesday."

Coates is in line to make his debut for the Maroons after being named on the wing in coach Wayne Bennett's squad.