With Andy Webster again struggling because of a calf injury, manager Peter Houston brought the Latvian international on board yesterday.
United are also without defenders Mihaek Kovacevic (nose) and Paul Dixon (ankle) for Accies' visit.
Definitely ruled out are Francisco Sandaza (groin), Lee Wilkie (knee), Danny Cadamarteri (calf) and Scott Robertson (groin).
United (from): Pernis, Dods, Kenneth, Webster, Mihadjuks, Hill, Dillon, Buaben, Gomis, D Robertson, Swanson, Conway, Shala, Myrie-Williams, Daly, Goodwillie, Casalinuovo, Banks.
