Safri will be the only former Sky Blue in the Premiership new boys line-up as Darren Huckerby is struggling with a groin strain that ruled him out of Norwich's games in Malaysia and their 3-1 win at Cambridge United on Tuesday.
Norwich boss Nigel Worthington said “Huckerby's getting there, but I'm not going to risk him. Hopefully when he's back, he'll stay back.”
The non-inclusion of Huckerby is probably a good thing after the former Millwall and Newcastle striker launched into a tirade of abuse towards Coventry supporters after the Canaries 2-0 win at Highfield Road last season.
Peter Reid is expected to again start with what will be his first eleven for the Coca-Cola Championship game against Sunderland on Saturday week and has not reported any injuries after the 2-2 midweek draw at Notts County.
Kick off for the match is at 3pm and tickets are £10 adults and £5 for concessions.