Last Updated: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:50
Michael Tongue could replace Lee Johnson in midfield as he prepares to face his former club Sheffield United tomorrow.
Manchester City defender Javan Vidal is expected to be included in the squad after arriving on a loan deal until the end of the campaign.
Defender Dean Leacock (knee) and midfielders Lee Croft and Lee Hendrie (both hamstring) are expected to remain sidelined while DJ Campbell has joined Blackpool on loan after his stint at Pride Park ended.