Teddy Bishop is fit again after his ankle injury but Kevin Bru has been ruled out of Saturday’s home game against Brentford with a knee injury.
"One out, one in,” manager Mick McCarthy said when quizzed on the injury situation. "Kevin Bru twisted his knee on Wednesday night, which was actually a surprise when he limped off the bus when we got back from Leeds at half-past three.
"He’s missing, but Teddy Bishop’s fit, but Ted’s been out for nine days. He trained yesterday and he’s trained for us today and he’s good for the squad.
"It’s good to have him back. It’s strange that we’ve done really well avoiding injuries but we’ve had a long injury list of late. I need to get one back if Kevin’s going to be out and if we’re getting Bish back that’s great.”
Stephen Hunt, Darren Ambrose (both hamstring), Noel Hunt and Luke Hyam (both knee) remain sidelined.
McCarthy says striker David McGoldrick, who could be back for next week’s game at Middlesbrough, is making progress as he recovers from his thigh injury.
"He was out on the grass yesterday doing some work and he’s been out today,” he added. "He’s looking a bit happier, smilier. That’s what happens when you get off that treatment table. It’s looking more optimistic.”