Nigel Pearson confirms Omar Taylor-Clarke will be a doubt ahead of Middlesbrough but Kal Naismith should return to the matchday squad having recovered from a calf injury.
Taylor-Clarke was substituted after 21 minutes in the victory over Stoke City after receiving treatment for a calf issue. He was replaced by Andy King and the experienced midfielder is likely to start to take on Michael Carrick's promotion-chasers.
Pearson is hopeful of Tommy Conway's involvement after he came off on 45 minutes at the Bet365 Stadium. His half-time substitution was premeditated as he continues to build his fitness from three months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
