Xherdan Shaqiri and Glen Johnson are not yet fit to return for Stoke against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
However, Ramadan Sobhi is available following the completion of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Luka Milivojevic is available for Crystal Palace after securing a visa, while Mamadou Sakho could also make his debut for the club.
Fellow new signing Jeffrey Schlupp is in contention after a hamstring strain but Scott Dann is injured.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
John Motson: "Only goal difference is keeping Crystal Palace off the foot of the table. Their league position can't get much worse but you have to wonder when, or if, it will improve.