Burton Albion will assess defender John Brayford ahead of Aston Villa's first visit to the Pirelli Stadium.
The full-back suffered a head injury after colliding with team-mate Ben Turner during Wednesday's narrow defeat at Newcastle.
In-form Villa may stay unchanged as they look for a fifth straight win.
January signing Scott Hogan, who has scored 15 league goals this term, is an option for boss Steve Bruce, having shaken off a long-term ankle injury.
Gabby Agbonlahor is still a week away from a return to first-team action following a hamstring injury, while Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (ankle) is due to play for the Under-23 side on Monday as he continues his rehabilitation.