Sunderland have a lengthy injury list but Victor Anichebe, Steven Pienaar and Billy Jones could be passed fit.
Lamine Kone, Didier Ndong and Wahbi Khazri are all away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Stoke forward Jonathan Walters needs surgery on a knee problem and is ruled out, along with Bojan.
Marc Muniesa and Phil Bardsley could be involved after training this week but Ramadan Sobhi, Wilfried Bony and Mame Biram Diouf are on international duty.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Guy Mowbray: "With home points key to Sunderland's survival hopes, it's another high pressure day on Wearside, even with the season only just into its second half.