The former Manchester United trainee has missed the last two matches with a calf injury.
Boss Paul Lambert, who has refused to comment on Burnley`s approach for him to take over at Turf Moor, is again without Wes Hoolahan (thigh).
The Irishman has joined Henri Lansbury, Elliott Ward and long-term absentees Stephen Hughes, Steven Smith and Andrew Surman on the casualty list.
Midfielder Owain Tudur Jones is cup-tied having been allowed to play for Yeovil earlier in the competition but new signing Aaron Wilbraham is available as he did not feature for MK Dons.
Norwich have progressed past the third round just three times in the past 15 seasons.
Source: PA
Source: PA