But Gabor Gyepes may return from the sore back that ruled him out of the clash at the Ricoh Arena and last weekend's 1-0 defeat at Leicester.
Striker Michael Chopra is definitely available again having served a two-match ban.
Cardiff have also received positive news that midfielder Joe Ledley could be back within the next three weeks after his double hip operation while captain Mark Hudson is also expected to return in mid-April after surgery on his ruptured ankle tendon.
Kelvin Etuhu will rejoin matters next week after his lengthy injury problems while Josh Magennis is also nearing a return following his broken leg. But full-back Miguel Comminges has been ruled out for the season having undergone an operation on his anterior cruciate ligament.
