But Monk will be hoping to return against the Tangerines along with the influential Pratley, who was named on the bench at Loftus Road due to tight hamstrings.
Fellow midfielder Andrea Orlandi (hamstring) could make a welcome return and Joe Allen (knee) is also nearing full fitness.
Cedric van der Gun may be recalled to the starting line-up if boss Paulo Sousa sticks to his usual policy of rotating his side while striker Guillem Bauza will be hoping to keep his place in the side after being given his first start of the season at QPR.
Albert Serran (hamstring) will definitely not feature and Ferrie Bodde (calf) is also expected to remain on the sidelines.
Source: Team Talk
Source: Team Talk