Goalkeeper Paul Robinson (calf), captain Ryan Nelsen (knee), Gael Givet (groin), Lars Jacobsen (hernia) and Vince Grella (calf) will all miss out.
Loan striker Franco di Santo comes back into the squad after being ineligible to play against parent club Chelsea in Sunday's 1-1 draw.
Midfielder David Dunn is also available despite being withdrawn after 56 minutes with tightness in his calves.
Rovers (from): Brown, Dunn, Olsson, Salgado, Pedersen, Nzonzi, Samba, Hoilett, Roberts, Diouf, Andrews, Kalinic, Chimbonda, Jones, Basturk, Emerton, Di Santo, Jacobsen, Linganzi, Bunn.