Coventry keeper Gavin Ward is set for his Reds debut against Danny Wilson's Bristol City at Oakwell on Sunday.
Defender Craig Ireland is expected to start after a clash of heads forced him to leave the field at Tranmere last week, but on-loan Daniel Nardiello has returned to Old Trafford after ending his three-month stint against Tranmere.
Dean Gorre could get a place on the bench after scoring for the Reserves on Wednesday after a long-term injury.
THERE WILL BE A ONE MINUTES SILENCE PRIOR TO KICK-OFF FOR ALL REDS FANS AND PLAYERS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS.