Burton will be without the cup-tied John Brayford when they travel to Manchester United in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old played for Sheffield United in their 3-2 first-round win over Walsall in August before his move.
Will Miller has a hamstring injury but boss Nigel Clough could have Matty Palmer and Hope Akpan available again after injury.
Record signing Liam Boyce is a long-term absentee for the Brewers after the Northern Ireland international suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in pre-season.
Source: PAR
