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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5. Harvey Knibbs - Doubt
The midfielder, who was linked with a move to Pompey in the summer, was withdrawn at half-time in the defeat to Stoke City last week as a precaution and could be fit to feature against the Blues today. | Getty Images
6. Conor Shaughnessy - Out
Shaughnessy has been out for almost three months after pulling up with a hamstring issue against Sheffield Wednesday in September. The centre-back is pencilled in to return at the end of the month, which will no doubt be a huge boost for the Blues during the busy festive period. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
7. Charlie Kelman - Out
Jones has confirmed the summer signing is really close to returning after missing Charlton’s previous five matches with a hamstring issue. | Getty Images
8. Connor Ogilvie - Out
The popular left-back has been missing for a month after sustaining a knee injury against Wrexham at the start of November. Ogilvie isn’t expected to return until the new year. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages