Defender Kyle Bartley is back in training with West Bromwich Albion but will not be considered for Saturday's Championship match at home to Norwich City.
The 33-year-old has missed Albion's past five games due to a knee injury but is in line to make his comeback at Sunderland next week.
"The target is to have him available for the Preston game next weekend," head coach Carlos Corberan told BBC Radio WM.
"Depending on his progression he could be considered for Sunderland on Tuesday."
Bartley's fellow defender Darnell Furlong is only one yellow card away from a suspension having been booked in three of Albion's last four games.