A recent upturn in both performances and results have seen John Mousinho’s side climb out of the relegation zone and provide the Fratton faithful with a much-needed lift following a difficult start to their Championship return.
However, injuries continue to plague their campaign, with Regan Poole the latest to require help from the Blues’ medical team.
The defender was withdrawn as a precaution during Tuesday night’s stalemate with Norwich. He’s rated 50-50 for the game against the Rams, with Pompey expected to keep his availabilty secret until closer to kick-off.
The return of both Callum Lang and Andre Dozzell from suspension will provide a welcome boost if Poole is deemed not fit enough to feature.
Derby head into the game on the back of no wins in their past six matches. They’ve no fresh injury worries following their goalless draw with Burnley in midweek. Nevertheless, they remain without two important players in David Ozoh and Ryan Nyambe.
Here’s the lstest injury details from both camps as 17th in the table prepares to take on 21st in the first Championship fixture of the weekend.
5. Kusini Yengi - Out
The striker is just two weeks into a scheduled 10-week recovery programme after he picked up a knee injury while on international duty with Australia last month. | National World
6. David Ozoh - Out
The on-loan Crystal Palace midfielder suffered a hamstring injury against Cardiff back in September and hasn't played since. Ozoh then suffered a quad muscle issue in his final training session before his expected return. No timeframe has been put on his comeback. | Getty Images
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7. Jacob Farrell - Out
The left-back has featured just once for Pompey all season because of a knee injury. There's good news on the horizon, though. The Aussie is expected to return to training with the group next week. | National World
8. Jordan Williams - Out
The right-back hasn't featured for Pompey since picking up a hamstring injury at Plymouth at the beginning of November. Is currently doing individual training in hope of being available over the busy festive period. | National World