A hamstring injury kept the striker out of the opening day's fixture against Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
At first it was thought that the Tigers clash would come to soon but he has made a quick recovery an is now chomping at the bit to get his season underway.
Captain Danny Murphy has shrugged off a tight calf and is fit to go, but Martin Olsson has yet to return to training after a groin injury.
Back-up goalkeeper Mark Bunn is sidelined following a hip operation.
Midfielder Steven Nzonzi will again be left out after letting it be known that he wants a move.