Speaking to the Ipswich Evening Star, Royle said: “The big fella has a great chance. I am confident he will be in the squad but I wouldn't like to say whether he will be able to start or will be on the bench.”
Kuqi has been sidelined with injury ruling him out of the last few games, and was not expected to return until the clash at Portman Road with Nottingham Forest next week, however the Finnish international is making very quick progress and could start alongside Darren Bent on Saturday.