St Mirren midfielder Jim Goodwin is suspended for the game against Caley Thistle.
Paul McGowan (groin) and Paul McQuade (hamstring) are doubts but Paddy Cregg is hopeful of returning from a hamstring injury.
Gareth Wardlaw (ankle) and David Barron (calf) are still out, and Nick Hegarty is looking for match-fitness after recovering from a broken ankle.
Inverness pair Grant Munro and Ross Tokely are suspended.
Jonny Hayes is doubtful as he battles an ongoing ankle problem.
Dani Sanchez has joined Roy McBain, Gavin Morrison and Kenny Gillet on the sidelines after suffering a broken hand in the Scottish Cup win over Morton but Nick Ross has returned to training following a foot problem.
St Mirren (from): Gallacher, Mair, Van Zanten, Potter, McGregor, Travner, Thomson, Cregg, Murray, McAusland, Higdon, McGowan, McQuade, Dargo, Mooy, Samson, McLean, Lamont, Murray.
Inverness (from): Esson, Innes, Shinnie, Duff, Doran, Odhiambo, Foran, Rooney, Proctor, Duncan, Tuffey, Sutherland, Blumenshtein, Hogg, MacDonald, Hayes, Ross, Cox.






