Everton hope to extend Landon Donovan"s loan spell at Goodison Park beyond the end of the month.
The United States captain has made a huge impact since joining the Merseyside club on a short-term deal in January.
Donovan is due to return to parent club Los Angeles Galaxy, where he recently signed a new contract, to prepare for the new Major League Soccer season later this month.
On the mend: Tim Cahill could return to action
Moyes is hoping he can be joined in the team by midfield talisman Tim Cahill, who is battling to overcome a calf injury.
The Australian was initially ruled out for up to three weeks after limping out of the first leg of the Europa League tie against Sporting Lisbon 17 days ago.
"He is getting closer," Moyes said. "He has not trained yet but there is a chance he might train tomorrow. If he does that would give him a chance."
Top scorer Louis Saha, however, is still missing with the hamstring injury that kept him out of the trip to Tottenham. Phil Jagielka, recently returned from a long-term knee injury, could be doubtful with a thigh strain, as could Leon Osman with a foot problem.
Moyes added: "We hope to have roughly the same players we had last week. In the main I hope the majority of them will make it."
All of Everton"s international players returned from midweek duty unscathed and Moyes was particularly pleased to see left-back Leighton Baines make his England debut on Wednesday.
The Scot said: "He has deserved it, he has played consistently well for Everton. It took him a little while to get started in the side but he was patient and got through, and is now showing his worth."
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