Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi made his comeback from a niggling groin strain as a substitute last weekend but his availability is uncertain.
Callum Hudson-Odoi, Felipe, Divock Origi, Danilo, Chris Wood and Gonzalo Montiel again miss out through injury.
Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno has resumed training following a long-term hamstring problem and could come into the matchday squad.
Jhon Duran is doubtful because of an infected toe.
Jacob Ramsey, Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia remain sidelined.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Championship in February 2017 but that is their only victory in the past 15 league meetings (D7, L7).