Pompey kick-start one of the most crucial weeks of their season so far with a trip to south London to face Charlton Athletic this afternoon.
The Blues make the short visit to The Valley to face Nathan Jones’ side, who are in free fall after four successive defeats in the Championship.
John Mousinho’s men will be bidding to move out of the relegation zone this lunchtime, with a return to winning ways top of the agenda.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of Pompey’s crucial contest against Charlton this afternoon.
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1. The early team and injury news ahead of this afternoon's contest
The early team and injury news ahead of this afternoon's contest. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
2. Andre Dozzell - Out
The every-present midfielder, who has started every game for the Blues this season, misses out this lunchtime as he serves his one-game ban after picking up his fifth yellow cards of the campaign against Bristol City last week. | Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages
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3. Josh Edwards - Out
The full-back underwent a ‘surgical procedure’ on an ankle injury in October, which keeps him out of action for the visit of Pompey. | Getty Images
4. Franco Umeh - Out
Umeh is yet to feature for Pompey following his deadline day signing in September. The Crystal Palace arrival is back in full training but remains out as the Blues look to build his fitness up. Photo: Portsmouth FC