After missing the last four matches with a groin injury, the midfielder was on the bench for the home victory over Crystal Palace last weekend.
Chris Cohen, Garath McCleary and Nathan Tyson are also options for boss Billy Davies should he wish to make changes.
Dele Adebola missed the visit of his former club Palace with a knee problem and will be fit.
The recent lack of games also means it is probably too soon for Aaron Ramsey to make his full debut, so the on-loan Arsenal star is likely to be on the bench again.
The Reds are still without strikers Dexter Blackstock and David McGoldrick (both knee).
Source: PA
Source: PA