Manager Tony Pulis will check on the condition of midfielder Glenn Whelan, who picked up a knock on international duty with the Republic of Ireland, ahead of kick-off.
Midfielder Jonny Howson could make his Norwich debut after finally returning to fitness from a knee injury.
Striker James Vaughan has picked up a hamstring problem which will delay his return from knee surgery, while full-back Marc Tierney (knee) is also out.
Centre-back Daniel Ayala (hamstring) was back in training this week, but he is not likely to be rushed back into the side.
Ryan Bennett has now joined up with his new club following a loan spell back at Peterborough.
Stoke (from): Begovic, Sorensen, Huth, Upson, Collins, Shotton, Shawcross, Wilkinson, Wilson, Woodgate, Whelan, Whitehead, Etherington, Diao, Pennant, Delap, Arismendi, Palacios, Jones, Fuller, Jerome, Crouch, Walters.
Norwich (from): Ruddy, Naughton, Ward, Whitbread, Drury, Pilkington, Fox, Johnson, E Bennett, Hoolahan, Holt, Steer, Crofts, Barnett, Morison, Surman, Wilbraham, Jackson, R Bennett, Ayala, Howson.