The in-form midfielder, who bagged a brace against Plymouth last weekend, sustained the injury during Tuesday night's 3-1 triumph over Doncaster.
New signing Gonzalo Jara has now received his work permit but the Chile international defender is unlikely to feature at the Riverside as he only arrives in the country on Friday.
Striker Luke Moore (ankle) continues to struggle with an ankle problem having missed the last two games and he will be assessed as late as possible.
Unbeaten Albion are still without long-term absentees James Morrison (heel), Neil Clement and Ishmael Miller (both knee).