West Ham United remain without left-back duo Arthur Masuaku and Aaron Cresswell, though the latter is expected back in action after the international break.
Havard Nordtveit is a doubt and could join Andre Ayew and Andy Carroll on the sidlines.
Fabio Da Silva is back in training for Middlesbrough, while James Husband will step up his rehabilitation from a dislocated shoulder in the Premier League Cup next week.
Grant Leadbitter "is improving a lot", Aitor Karanka has confirmed, but is still unavailable.
Did you know?
West Ham United have won their last seven Premier League home matches against Middlesbrough; only versus Blackburn Rovers (nine) have they recorded a longer winning streak at home.
Alvaro Negredo has scored five goals in four appearances against West Ham in all competitions
Since the start of April, West Ham have conceded 19 home goals, more than any other PL side.
Middlesbrough have not scored more than once in an away league match at West Ham since April 1989.
What the managers say
Slaven Bilic: "With one win we can build everything back and we have a good chance at home."
See: Bilic: 'Experienced players must take responsibility'
Aitor Karanka: "West Ham are not in their best moment but they are a good team. Our biggest mistake would be to think it is an easy game."
