Bournemouth forward Jermain Defoe is in line to make his home Premier League debut against Watford having shaken off a groin problem.
Captain Simon Francis has been having treatment on a hamstring injury so faces a late fitness test.
Midfielder Junior Stanislas continues his rehabilitation on a groin problem, while forward Callum Wilson is recovering from a serious knee injury.
Defender Baily Cargill has joined Fleetwood on loan and winger Max Gradel will spend the rest of the season at Ligue 1 side Toulouse.
Provisional squad: Begovic, Ake, Daniels, Francis, S Cook, Surman, Pugh, Fraser, Arter, King, Defoe, Boruc, Mousset, Mings, Gosling, A Smith, Ibe, Afobe
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