Demel may have missed out regardless of the injury as manager Sam Allardyce looks to attack bottom three outfit Queens Park Rangers.
And the pace of Carl Jenkinson – called up for the England under 21s this week – could be a critical factor down the right side.
Jarvis looks very likely to get a chance at some stage but the most controversial selection is likely to be Kevin Nolan who could well be given a start at the tip of the diamond.
Rangers midfielder Sandro has been cleared to play after suffering a heavy blow to the head in last weekend’s 2-1 league defeat at Southampton while Joey Barton and Jordon Mutch face fitness tests.