Derby striker David Nugent is doubtful to face his former club as he is struggling with a knee injury.
Midfielders Bradley Johnson and Jacob Butterfield return after suspension, while Ikechi Anya and Nick Blackman could be involved following injury.
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri says Riyad Mahrez is available after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations in the wake of Algeria's exit.
However, his international team-mate Islam Slimani is injured.
Striker Leonardo Ulloa, who handed in a transfer request last week, is out with a thigh problem, and Daniel Amartey remains on international duty with Ghana.