Middlesbrough forward Marcus Forss is expected to return to the matchday squad for their FA Cup third round tie against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
The Finland international has missed the past eight league games due to a recurrent hamstring injury but is back training with the squad.
However, not participating on the weekend are midfielder Aidan Morris and defender Luke Ayling, although they may see a return to action next week.
Meanwhile, Boro boss Michael Carrick has no update on the futures of Liverpool loanee Ben Doak and winger Isaiah Jones amid interest from other clubs.