Both are set to be launched into the FA Cup replay against Shrewsbury Town with the draw in Shropshire perhaps proving a blessing in disguise.
For it gives the manager another opportunity to assess the pair before making a decision on whether they should remain until the end of the season or be sent back to Bolton to continue their loan spells.
Sam Byram is also fit to return after completing 60 minutes of the tough encounter between the Under 23s and Leicester’s last week.
Possible team: Hart; Byram, Rice, Burke Collins Masuaku, Kouyate, Obiang, Cullen Ayew, Chicharito