Paul Ince makes five changes for the clash against Watford, including the long-awaited return of defender Sam Hutchinson.
Picking up an injury against Queens Park Rangers last month, the former Sheffield Wednesday favourite comes in from the start at Vicarage Road.
Lucas Joao replaces Andy Carroll after his goal on Friday, while Ovie Ejaria, Amadou Mbengue and Tyrese Fornah make up the changes.
Mamadou Loum, Junior Hoilett, Yakou Meite and Andy Carroll drop to the bench, while Tom McIntyre drops out entirely with injury.
Lumley; Holmes; Hutchinson; Yiadom; Mbengue; Baba; Hendrick; Fornah; Ejaria; Ince and Joao
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5️⃣ changes tonight - Sam Hutchinson returns to start, while Fornah, Joao, Ejaria and Mbengue all come in too.#WATREA pic.twitter.com/Le9tTqO2B4
Slaven Bilic makes two changes from the 1-0 defeat against Coventry City.
Yaser Asprilla and Christian Kabesele come in for the Hornets against the Royals.
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