Defender Steve Evans was brought off after just five minutes of a midweek reserve game, but the measure was thought to have been precautionary as the Wales international steps up his recovery from an ankle injury.
But Carey is likely to think long and hard before risking Evans against Sammy McIlroy's men.
After the penalty-shoot-out heroics at Vale Park, Carey will be desperate for his team to kick-start their League Two campaign by marking their first home match with a win.
Morecambe winger Carl Baker is a doubt for the Racecourse Ground clash after suffering an achilles injury and despite nearing full fitness might not be ready for Saturday.
Michael Twiss should be fit to feature for the Shrimps despite suffering concussion during Morecambe's 2-1 Carling Cup victory over Preston on Tuesday.
But McIlroy's side will be without midfielder Fraser McLachlan who is expected to face a long spell on the sidelines after breaking his tibia at Deepdale.
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