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Pompey will be looking to head into the three-week international break on a high as they face Blackburn Rovers this afternoon.
The Blues sit 18th in the early-season standings, with Tony Mowbray’s outfit just a point above.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this afternoon’s Championship showdown.
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17. Augustus Kargbo - Out
The versatile forward has been out for almost a year due to respective thigh and hamstring issues. The trip to Fratton Park will come too soon and is expected to return after the international break. | Getty Images
18. Luke Brooke-Smith - Out
Brooke-Smith is expected to return in the new year after sustaining a leg fracture, ligament damage and a dislocated ankle in training earlier this month. | Chris Foxwell/ProSportsImages
19. Matty Litherland - Out
The 20-year-old centre-back is yet to feature for Blackburn this season after sustaining an injury in pre-season. | Getty Images