According to Football Manager 22, that is!
The popular video game is predicting that five new summer signings will make Danny Cowley’s starting XI for the opening match of 2022-23.
But who are they and who gets the nod to embark a potential promotion challenge?
Here’s how FM 22 have the Blues lining-up next term.
5. RWB - Kieron Freeman
An alarming prediction from FM is that Pompey won't sign a right-back this summer. This leaves Freeman as their only option and he starts at wing-back for the opening day of the 2022-23 season. Picture: Jason Brown Photo: Jason Brown
6. CM - Matt Butcher
Perhaps the most realistic inclusion, as FM are touting Butcher to a move to Pompey -- which has been linked this summer. As a result, the Blues-born midfielder starts! Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images Photo: Alex Pantling
7. CM - Joe Morrell
Following an impressive maiden season at Pompey, Morrell is unsurprisingly starting the opening game of the season. Picture: Jason Brown Photo: Jason Brown
8. LWB: Denver Hume
Hume puts his injury-hit second half of the season at Pompey behind him as he edges Connor Ogilvie to the starting XI. FM are predicting that it's the former Sunderland man's place to lose. Picture: Malcolm Bryce Photo: Malcolm Bryce