Sylvain Distin is a doubt for Saturday’s visit of West Bromwich Albion after picking up a knock in the opening day draw at Norwich.
Tony Hibbert could be set to feature however, the full-back having resumed full training on Monday.
Manager Roberto Martinez has labelled midfielder Darron Gibson “50/50” to make a comeback from a knee injury but summer signing Antolin Alcaraz (hamstring) remains sidelined.