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Pompey are back in competitive action this weekend as they face West Ham in the Carabao Cup.
John Mousinho’s men kick start the new campaign with a maiden trip to the London Stadium, with the Hammers in the first round of the competition following their Premier League relegation last term.
The Blues have added six new faces during the transfer window, with Odin Bailey, Eoin Kenny, Rocco Shein, Marko Milovanovic, Daniel Bielica and Luke Brooke-Smith arriving through the doors at PO4.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this Saturday’s Carabao Cup first round showdown.
9. Marko Milovanovic - Doubt
Mousinho is confident the €6m arrival can finally play some part in the Blues' opener as he continues to work towards match fitness. | Jason Brown
10. Mark Kosznovszky - Out
Kosznovszky continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury sustained against Charlton in December. The midfielder has been pencilled in to complete his return in the new year. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
11. Jacob Farrell - Out
The left-back has endured an injury-hit two-year stay at PO4 following his 2024 arrival. His fitness issues are continuing into the new campaign after picking up a fresh groin setback. | Iconic Media
12. Connor Ogilvie - Out
Ogilvie is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing knee surgery earlier this summer. The left-back failed to register an appearance for the Blues during pre-season. | Toyin Oshodi/ProSportsImages