Martin Dubravka is expected to be back in training in the next week after recovering from a foot operation.
The Slovakia international missed the whole of pre-season and is yet to appear in the Premier League this term.
But head coach Steve Bruce is pleased with his progress and expects another goalkeeping poser soon.
Bruce said: "Thankfully, the wound that was badly infected has gone. He's coming along nicely.
"He’s hoping he’ll be back on the grass next week, so that’s a bit of good news."
Bruce was also full of praise for Karl Darlow after the former Nottingham Forest stopper made his return against Leeds in Friday's 1-1 draw and put in a strong performance.
He said: "I’m pleased for him. ’I'm pleased to see him fit and healthy because a few weeks ago, he was in a desperately poorly situation.
"First and foremost, good to see him back as a goalkeeper, more importantly, his health is good, fortunately for him and us.
"I think he proved what a good goalkeeper he is."
When explaining Freddie Woodman's absence against Leeds, Bruce also added: "Unfortunately, Freddie hurt himself on Wednesday diving in a shooting drill, so the decision was easy.
"Freddie hasn’t made it. He wasn’t quite ready."
