Santa Cruz has tonsillitis, Toure has an injured heel so also definitely out and Petrov is struggling with a sore knee, but might make it.
I'm thinking we need more mobility after Sunday's draw against Fulham. That to me means Ireland in for De Jong. Scunthorpe will be eyeing up a 0-1 game or pens even, as must be won on the night. They are also less likely to have much of the ball (I hope) than Fulham did, and less likely to try and play through us.
I'd also give Tevez and Petrov the nod over Bellamy - tough call but if we need it Bellamy would have more of an impact off the bench that Tevez imo.
Given
Zab Kompany Lescott Bridge
SWP Ireland Barry Petrov
Tevez Ade
Subs: Taylor, Sylvinho, Bellamy, Richards, Johnson, Weiss, Ball