MK Dons boss Martin Allen is hoping that Clive Platt and Lloyd Dyer recover from flu in time to return to contention for the visit of Mansfield.
Adolfo Baines looks set to continue in goal although Lee Harper has returned from a back injury.
Mansfield manager Billy Dearden will be without midfielder Matt Hamshaw who is missing due to personal reasons so Simon Brown (groin) is set for a recall.
Striker Danny Reet (ankle) is nearing full fitness and is likely to feature.