Fellow new signings Henri Camara and Nobby Solano will both miss the game as they are cup-tied and Bobby Zamora is also missing suffering from a knee injury.
Craig Bellamy is also included in the squad although it is doubtful whether Alan Curbishley will risk the in-form Welshman with the forthcoming visit of Premiership pace-setters Arsenal on Saturday.
Dean Ashton looks set to partner Carlton Cole up front and Richard Wright may get a game in goal, however Curbs may decide to rest young Mark Noble.