David Wheater will be back for Middlesbrough's must-win meeting with Aston Villa.
The centre-back missed the Barclays Premier League defeat by Newcastle on Monday with a knee problem but has been back in training this week.
Fighting fit: Wheater should be ready in time to face Villa
Skipper Emanuel Pogatetz (knee), defender Chris Riggott (ankle), striker Afonso Alves (metatarsal) and midfielder Didier Digard (groin) will all be missing however.
Provisional squad: Jones, Turnbull, Hoyte, McMahon, Taylor, Grounds, Wheater, Huth, Hines, Aliadiere, Tuncay, Bates, O'Neil, Walker, Shawky, Downing, Johnson, King.
Source: Daily_Mail