Ferguson has been struggling with a back injury all season, and rumours are rife that he may have played his last game for Everton. However, if he comes through the game on Wednesday unscathed, a first team return my not be out of the question.
Everton boss David Moyes said: "We've introduced a real work-ethic into the team, the players are working really hard. I think everyone can see that and we need Duncan to be in a condition to do that as well."