The centre-back David Mirfin is expected to return after missing Saturday's loss to Peterborough due to a virus.
City will be without Martin Petrov (knee) and Kolo Toure (heel) for the game, while record signing Robinho is still a fortnight away from a return from an ankle injury.
Mark Hughes, the City manager, has said he will name as strong a side as possible. The forward Roque Santa Cruz returns to contention for the Citizens after missing Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Fulham due to tonsillitis.