Record signing Abel Hernandez is set to return to Hull's starting line-up for Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea after the Tigers lost Nikica Jelavic for six weeks.
The Croatian faces an extended spell on the sidelines after knee surgery and Bruce is also unlikely to be able to welcome back any of his other long-term injured stars.
Mohamed Diame, Liam Rosenior, James Chester and Robbie Brady are all unlikely to be risked on Sunday, while Tom Huddlestone is suspended after his sending-off against Leicester last week.
Provisional squad: McGregor, Harper, Davies, Dawson, McShane, Robertson, Bruce, Elmohamady, Livermore, Meyler, Quinn, Hernandez, Aluko, Ramirez, N'Doye.
Source: PA-WIRE
