Source: Team_Talk
Cook to miss Grecians cup clash
Checks will also be made on midfielder Mikele Leigertwood and £3.5million summer signing Alejandro Faurlin (both thigh).
Captain Martin Rowlands is out after he suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Blackpool.
The latest injury is not serious but Rowlands will not be available at St James Park.
Hungary international Akos Buzsaky got a brief run-out as a substitute on Saturday as he recovers from a thigh problem and he could be in line for a first start of the season against the League One Grecians.
