The French midfielder missed the last two games for former club Bury because of a calf strain, but will make his debut two days after completing a six-figure move to Glanford Park.
Alan Knill, the Iron manager, suddenly has plenty of options in midfield with Michael O'Connor also expected to return following a muscle strain.
Shane Duffy, the centre-back signed on loan from Everton on Thursday, is on international duty alongside new teammate Niall Canavan with the Republic of Ireland U21 side.
Midfielder Oliver Norwood is also away with the Northern Ireland U21 squad.
Captain Cliff Byrne remains out with a back problem, while strikers Jordan Robertson (ankle) and Matty Godden (groin) are missing.
John Ward, the Colchester boss, made six changes for his sides Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie against Barnet but is likely to revert to the side that defeated Oldham 4-1 on Saturday.
agnus Okuonghae, Ben Coker, John-Joe O`Toole, Kayode Odejayi, Anthony Wordsworth and Mark Cousins are all therefore in contention to return.
Ashley Vincent (knee), Jordan Sanderson (foot) and Bradley Hamilton (fractured cheekbone) will all sit out for the Robins.