The former Everton trainee has missed the last three games with a calf injury and McIlroy is desperate to have him available for a match which could seal the Shrimps' play-off spot.
Defender Laurence Wilson and midfielder Stewart Drummond came through last weekend's 3-2 win at Shrewsbury unscathed after recent injuries.
Defender Dave Artell, who scored twice last week, is set to keep his place in preference to Will Haining.
A draw would be enough for McIlroy's side to seal a play-off spot after their outstanding end-of-season run-in which has seen them win six of their last eight games.
