Sheffield Wednesday skipper Rob Jones is doubtful for the game at Preston due to a back injury.
The central defender was forced off early in the second half during the Boxing Day defeat at Walsall and faces a late fitness test.
Miguel Llera, on loan from Blackpool, stepped off the substitutes' bench at Walsall and is expected to start alongside Danny Batth if Jones fails to make it.
Richard O'Donnell is likely to retain his place in goal following Stephen Bywater's return to parent club Derby, while veteran Nicky Weaver is not in contention after jarring his back in training.
Striker Gary Madine remains sidelined with a broken toe and defender Lewis Buxton (hamstring) is another long-term absentee.
The Owls, one point adrift of second-placed Sheffield United, saw their eight-game unbeaten run ended at Walsall.