Cardiff are waiting to determine the extent of Lee Peltier's injury before deciding on their squad for Sheffield Wednesday's Sky Bet Championship visit.
Peltier was forced off in the opening quarter of last weekend's 3-2 win at Bolton, but at least Cardiff have a ready-made replacement as Brazilian full-back Fabio marked his return in that game after six weeks out with damaged foot ligaments.
Peter Whittingham is set to remain among the substitutes as manager Russell Slade keeps faith with the players who took the Bluebirds into the play-off positions.
Long-serving midfielder Whittingham made way at Bolton for Anthony Pilkington, who rewarded Slade's decision with a late winner.
Sheffield Wednesday have defender Michael Turner available after he recovered from a knee injury.
The former Sunderland player has been sidelined for almost two months and his return is a boost to manager Carlos Carvalhal and his injury-hit squad.
He said: "We have recovered Turner so we are in better shape than last week. Turner is an important player so we have more options."
Full-back Jack Hunt (calf) is close to fitness but will not be risked while Sam Hutchinson will continue to deputise for Tom Lees (hamstring/ankle) at centre-back.
MATCH FACTS
- Cardiff City have won four of their past five contests against Wednesday, drawing the other.
- The Owls have lost each of their previous five trips to Cardiff, scoring just three times in the process.
- After conceding just one goal in six games, Cardiff have conceded exactly two in each of their past three games (W1 D1 L1).
- Wednesday have lost just one of their past 13 league games (3-1 v Charlton in November), winning six (D6).
- Cardiff have an excellent record at the Cardiff City Stadium, losing just one of their past 11 games (W6 D4).