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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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9. Owen Beck - Out
Beck, who had a feisty encounter at Fratton Park last season with Blackburn, will miss this afternoon’s fixture due to injury. The left-back has returned to parent club Liverpool to continue his rehab from a hamstring issue, which will keep him out until March. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
10. Connor Ogilvie - Out
Ogilvie remains sidelined to a knee injury sustained against Wrexham at the start of November. The left-back is set to be out until the new year. | Jez Tighe/ProSportsImages
11. Thomas Waddingham - Out
The striker continues to be ruled out due to a thigh issue, which has kept him sidelined since September. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages
12. Regan Poole - Doubt
The popular Welshman has missed Pompey’s previous two games with an ankle injury, but Mousinho has admitted the central defender is back available for the trip to Pride Park. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages