Dwight Gayle is ready to face Crystal Palace after returning from a longstanding hamstring injury.
Gayle limped off at Wolves after setting up a goal for Miguel Almiron in the 1-1 draw and hasn't kicked a ball since in the Premier League.
But both Gayle and Yoshinori Muto are available for the clash at Selhurst Park.
Steve Bruce will run a late fitness check on Joelinton with the Brazilian suffering a thigh strain this week.
Bruce said: "Dwight has trained all week.
"He puts himself in contention as is Yoshinori Muto. Joelinton is a doubt.
"Christian Atsu is sick.
"It is the first time we had 18 or 19 players for a few weeks."
However, Bruce will be forced into a defensive reshuffle with Ciaran Clark ruled out with an ankle problem after being taken off at the end of the 4-0 defeat last weekend.
It means Florian Lejeune and Fabian Schar are back in contention for a start.
Bruce added: "Ciaran Clark?
"It's nasty one that's for sure.
"He's in a boot at the moment and will be assessed."
