Brentford striker Scott Hogan, who has been the subject of transfer speculation, is fit to return after recovering from a glute problem.
Rico Henry (shoulder) is out and fellow defender Andreas Bjelland is doubtful with an ankle knock.
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey completes his five-match suspension.
Striker Aleksandar Mitrovic (knee) is out, and Christian Atsu, Mohamed Diame and Chancel Mbemba are on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Brentford head coach Dean Smith told BBC Radio London:
"It is a great challenge as I didn't think we played that well when we went to Newcastle.