New Bournemouth loan signing Enes Unal is waiting on a visa so is likely to miss this match.
However, Dango Ouattara should be available after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nottingham Forest's new goalkeeper Matz Sels is waiting on a work permit so might have to wait for his debut.
Moussa Niakhate is back from the Africa Cup of Nations and loanee Nuno Tavares is in contention after being ineligible to face parent club Arsenal.
Cheikhou Kouyate has been allowed more time in Senegal due to family reasons.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in the past seven meetings (W5, D2).