Middlesbrough defender Daniel Ayala could be involved after returning from an ankle injury.
With George Friend still sidelined with a knee injury, Fabio is expected to continue at full-back.
Hull's Sam Clucas returns from a ban, while Ryan Mason is available after missing out in midweek because of illness.
Dieumerci Mbokani begins a three-game ban, while Abel Hernandez and Shaun Maloney are injury doubts.
The Tigers' limited attacking options could see 19-year-old Jarrod Bowen start his first league game.
WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka on opponents Hull: "They have had injuries but they are in a good moment having reached the EFL Cup semi-final and they are only one point below us.