Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup says Kenny McLean will "bring a presence" when he returns to the side to face Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday.
The Canaries captain has missed the past four Championship matches after being sent off in their 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough last month.
"The impact Kenny has on the group is something you cannot underestimate - he's a great captain on the pitch for us," Thorup told BBC Radio Norfolk.
"Obviously what Kenny gives us with his technical ability, his tactical ability and the way he can dictate a game for us (is important) but also just his presence and for the way we want to play, he's the perfect midfielder for us so playing without him isn't ideal.