Bruce was sent off at Huddersfield for violent conduct following a terrible tackle and has now completed his three-match suspension.
Whether he plays or not is another matter as Sturrock is set to keep Lee Bullen in the centre of defence with Richard Wood and Patrick Collins at right-back.
Wood himself has been struggling with a dead leg sustained against Tranmere but he is fully fit despite playing through the pain barrier against Hartlepool.
The midfield is set to be bolstered by the return of Craig Rocastle - he was rushed back against Oldham and only played in that game because of other injuries.
Lewis McMahon's return at Victoria Park was short-lived and it is extremely unlikely that he will even make the bench.
Chris Turner returns to Hillsborough for the first time since he was sacked in September with his Hatters team who have lost the last eight games.
Sturrock claims the game is a 'must win' and believes if Wednesday do not pick up three points, the rest of the season will become irrelevant.