Pompey’s stretched squad need to dig deep and go again, as they return to the capital to face Millwall tomorrow.
The Blues were excellent in mid-week, as they delivered a high-tempo and physical effort in victory at Charlton Athletic.
With a huge number of players sidelined, it’s going to be a big ask for John Mousinho’s men to go to the well again against high-flying opposition.
Here’s how we think Mousinho will play it, as he faces the challenge of going into The Den and getting a result.
5. CB: Connor Ogilvie
Form at centre-back has taken the pressure off the requirement to rush back the likes of Conor Shaughnessy. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
6. LB: Zak Swanson
Will need to go again with the robustness Pompey have been trying to add to Swanson's game put to the test. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
7. CM Ebou Adams
Running out of superlatives for outstanding January arrival. What's the fewest games a Pompey player of the season has featured in? | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
8. CM Marlon Pack
Very decent starting return at The Valley, where Pack's attributes dovetailed nicely with Adams and Swift. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages