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Pompey kick start the festive period with a trip to Derby County this afternoon.
The Blues will be aiming to earn successive victories for the first time this season in the Championship following last Saturday’s 2-1 triumph over Blackburn Rovers.
The Rams have enjoyed a solid start to the season and sit in mid-table following Monday’s 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday and are 10 points above Pompey.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead this afternoon’s contest.
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5. Carlton Morris - Out
The summer arrival has been a significant absentee for Derby in recent weeks after sustaining an ankle injury in November. The striker was given a 10-12-week timeframe before a potential return. | Getty Images
6. Florian Bianchini - Out
Mousinho admitted the Swansea loanee has missed Pompey’s previous two games because of injury. Speaking ahead of this afternoon’s trip to Pride Park, the Blues boss revealed the winger is being assessed week-by-week due to tendonitis in his knee. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages
7. Max Johnston - Out
The right-back has been out since the beginning of November with a hamstring injury but returned to training on Friday. Eustace admitted the game will come too soon for Johnston. | Getty Images
8. Conor Shaughnessy - Out
There is light at the end of the tunnel for the centre-back, who has been out since September with a hamstring issue. Mousinho has admitted Shaughnessy remains on course to complete his return on the 29th against Charlton. | Manjit Narotra/ProSportsImages