Clare boss Davy Fitzgerald is expected to name his team this afternoon for Sunday's Allianz National Hurling League opener against Offaly.
The Banner will be without joint captain Tony Kelly and All Ireland winning captain Pat Donnellan through injury, while Seadna Morey and Podge Collins are also on the treatment table.
The 2013 All Ireland champions are looking to bounce back to the top tier having lost by a single point to Kilkenny in last years relegation decider.
Fitzgerald's side had a comfortable win over the Faithful County when they met in last years championship qualifiers, but the Sixmilebridge is wary of a backlash on Sunday.
Throw in on Sunday in Cusack Park is at 2pm, live coverage here on Clare FM in association with Matt Waters Clare Fruit & Veg Market and Donie O'Keeffe Champion Meats Turnpike Road Ennis.
The league gets underway tomorrow evening, with two games down for decision.
In Division 1A, Tipperary host Dublin in Thurles while in 1B, Limerick take on Wexford in the Gaelic Grounds.
