With John Lester suspended, Limerick bring Jason McCartney, signed on loan from Sligo Rovers, straight into their midfield as they hope to stem the flow of four straight defeats in the league.
Monaghan have taken seven points from their last four games including remarkable 4-0 away wins at Athlone and Kilkenny and will come off the foot of the table with a win at Hogan Park.
Robbie Farrell makes his debut up front following his arrival from Newry, while Thomas McGauley and Brian Gannon return.
