Zat Knight is expected to miss six weeks with a knee ligament injury and boss Owen Coyle has confirmed Sam Ricketts ruptured his Achilles against Wigan on Wednesday and will be out for the rest of the season.
With full-backs Gretar Steinsson and Jlloyd Samuel still sidelined, Marcos Alonso may again be asked to deputise, while in-form striker Daniel Sturridge is cup-tied.
Source: PA
Source: PA