Portsmouth will aim to shake off any lingering frustration from Saturday's 1-1 home draw against Fleetwood Town when they visit Bristol Rovers on Boxing Day.
Things looked to be going to plan for John Mousinho's side when Colby Bishop fired them in front from the penalty spot just seconds before half-time. However, Pompey were pegged back by a second-half equaliser from Josh Earl that meant the visitors secured a share of the spoils from their visit to Fratton Park.
Mousinho and his squad will face a Rovers side also looking to bounce back from an underwhelming weekend result after they suffered a 3-1 loss at Blackpool on Saturday. That left The Gas sat 12 points adrift of the play-off places as the season approaches its midway point.
Ahead of the Boxing Day meeting at the Memorial Ground, The News assesses the latest injury problem facing both managers as they contend with fitness issues and the hectic festive fixture list.
1. The latest team news ahead of Portsmouth's Boxing Day visit to Bristol Rovers.
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2. DOUBT: Luke McCormick (Bristol Rovers)
The 24-year old hasn't featured for over two months. However Taylor said he's "very close" from a return and is back in training. | Getty Images
3. OUT: Lewis Gordon
Gordon has made just one appearance in the last nine games and his frustration looks set to continue. Photo: Joe Dent
4. OUT: George Friend (Bristol Rovers)
The former Middlesbrough and Birmingham City man is still on the sidelines and is set to miss a fifth consecutive league game. Photo: Malcolm Couzens