David Wheater, Sammy Ameobi and Craig Noone are all looking to be involved for Bolton against Middlesbrough.
Defender Wheater (back) has not featured since the opening game of the season while striker Ameobi (knee) is waiting to make his first appearance of the season having picked up his injury in the summer.
Noone was Wanderers' only deadline-day signing from Cardiff.
Midfielders Jem Karacan (ankle) and Will Buckley (hamstring) are both doubts while Josh Vela (ankle) is out.
Striker Rudy Gestede will be missing for the foreseeable future after undergoing a minor operation on his thigh.
Bolton trio hoping to be involved against Middlesbrough
