The 32-year-old Republic of Ireland full-back, who is expected to resume his international career in Norway on Wednesday evening, linked up with Giovanni Trapattoni's squad with his future at Anfield seemingly undecided.

Finnan, a £3.5million signing from Fulham five summers ago, has found himself out of the picture so far this season after undergoing hernia surgery.

The Limerick-born player has even been touted as a possible makeweight in the Reds' ongoing pursuit of Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry, and admits he does not know what the future holds for him.

Finnan said: "Limbo sounds about right, yes.

"I haven't got a clue, to be honest with you. I haven't played many games recently, so I honestly can't say.

"There is a big squad there and everyone is fighting for their place, and I just have to train well and take the chance if I get it."

Asked further if he is having to contemplate a move, he replied: "You would have to ask the club. I have been trying to get into the team.

"I haven't played, but I will just wait and see and when the transfer window closes, we will know then.

"I will wait and see if I can get into the team; if not, then obviously I want to play, so we will just have to take it from there."

Finnan revealed he has spoken to manager Rafael Benitez about his situation, but was not elaborating.

He said: "We have spoken about it, but at this time, I don't think I will say too much more."

In the meantime, the defender will concentrate on his international commitments after being persuaded by Trapattoni to come out of retirement.

Finnan, who decided the 50th cap he won against Wales in November last year would be his last, has returned after just three games on the sidelines.

He admitted the chance to play in another World Cup - the qualifying campaign is due to get under way in Georgia next month - was too good to pass up.

Speaking after training with his team-mates at the famous Bislett Stadium in Oslo this evening, he said: "There's no doubt I would like to go to a major tournament - I haven't been for a few years and that appeals to anyone.

"The disappointments of the last few tournaments, that's in the back of your head, and you would love to go to another World Cup.

"I was fortunate enough to go in 2002, so that enticed me to come back."

Finnan is one of three men Trapattoni met in an attempt to urge them to end their self-imposed exiles - Bolton's Andy O'Brien is standing by his decision, while Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland has yet to give the Italian his answer.

However, the Liverpool man revealed he was quickly won over.

He said: "When I met the manager at the end of last season, it changed my mind.

"I had the summer to think about it, because it wasn't an easy decision - it wasn't easy to quit.

"But when I met the manager, I liked what I heard, so I made that decision.

"He has got a lot of experience and just the way he was talking about certain things, I suppose he persuaded me to come back.

"You have got to respect someone who has done well in management.

"His experience can help a lot of the lads here. No matter what age you are, you can always learn from someone like him."