According to FIFA 22 – that is!
The popular video game is predicting a busy summer transfer window for Danny Cowley, with the Fratton chief placing a quarter of fresh players into his starting XI for the opening day of the season.
But who are they and who’s handed the responsibility to start a potential promotion challenge?
Here’s how FIFA 22 have the Blues lining-up next term.
9. LM - Ronan Curtis
Pompey opt to keep Ronan Curtis in pre-season and he starts on the opening day of the season. Picture: Jason Brown Photo: Jason Brown
10. CAM - Bersant Celina
Following his loan spell with Ipswich from Dijon last season, Celina is back in League One with Pompey. Perhaps the Blues have found the number 10 they've been searching for -- well, according to FIFA 22 that is. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images Photo: Gareth Copley
11. ST - George Hirst
Music to the Fratton faithful's ears, FIFA 22 is predicting George Hirst is returning to Pompey! Danny Cowley gets his man and starts him in the opening day clash with the hitman looking to better his 15 goal haul from 2021-22. Picture: Jason Brown Photo: Jason Brown