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Captain Nicky Barmby has recovered from a calf problem while defender Anthony Gardner (knee) could also feature.
Papa Bouba Diop and Richard Hughes returned for Portsmouth's second string on Tuesday but will not be risked due to a lack of match fitness.
Midfielder Michael Brown serves a one-game ban after his red card last week.

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Hull
Suspended: None Doubtful: Gardner (knee)
Injured: Ashbee (knee), Garcia (fitness)
Portsmouth
Suspended: Brown (one match) Doubtful: None
Injured: Diop & Hughes (fitness), Hreidarsson (foot tendon)
Nine games into the 2008/09 season Phil Brown's Hull sat proudly joint second in the table, level on points with Chelsea and ahead of both Manchester United and Arsenal...
But 12 months on Brown is under real pressure, with the next four games potentially make or break for the under-fire Tigers manager.
Following the visit of struggling Portsmouth, Hull face Burnley, Stoke and West Ham, matches which could be pivotal to their survival hopes.
Pompey fans will make the 548-mile round trip to Humberside, the longest in this season's top flight, hopeful of a victory that will lift their side off the bottom of the table.
It is no secret that Portsmouth have struggled to score goals this season, with their tally of five the lowest in the top flight.
Summer signing Aruna Dindane missed two golden opportunities to open his Premier League account against Tottenham last week but has vowed to make amends to the Pompey fans.
Head-to-head
• Hull's last home win against Portsmouth was on 20 September 1980 when the Tigers triumphed 2-1 at Boothferry Park in an old Division Three match.
• The Tigers' most recent win against Pompey was a 3-1 victory at Fratton Park on 17 September 1988. Since then Portsmouth are unbeaten in seven league games against Hull, though both of last season's meetings ended in draws.
Hull
• The Tigers have lost five of their last six in league and cup.
• Hull have kept only three clean sheets in 23 Premier League games at the KC Stadium.
• Phil Brown is a victory away from 50 wins as Hull City boss (all competitions). He is six weeks away from celebrating three years in charge as Tigers boss.
Portsmouth
• Pompey's win at Wolves was their first in 17 away league games.
• Paul Hart's side have the top flight's weakest attack, scoring five goals in nine games.
• Portsmouth's strikers have yet to score a Premier League goal this season.