Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor hopes to be available for Saturday's clash with Wigan.
Taylor missed the trip to Fulham with a groin problem, and was replaced by a rusty-looking Cacapa.
The England Under-21 skipper is determined to return for the weekend, but knows he cannot take any risks.
He said: "I am just taking things day by day, but I will be disappointed if I am not available for selection on Saturday.
"There were fears that it might be a hernia, which would have meant weeks if not months on the sidelines, but fortunately that has not proved to be the case."