Tim Sherwood is hopeful that Aaron Lennon will return from injury to face Stoke on Sunday.
Head Coach Tim said the winger 'has a chance' having missed the games against Southampton and West Brom after picking up a stomach strain against West Ham on December 18.
The good news sees Paulinho available again after suspension but Kyle Walker misses out after picking up a fifth yellow card of the season against West Brom. The full-back has a one-match ban.
Tim rated both Jermain Defoe (hamstring) and Mousa Dembele (ankle) as 'doubtful', while Sandro (calf), Younes Kaboul (thigh), Andros Townsend (hamstring) and Jan Vertonghen (ankle) remain sidelined.