Pompey make their first ever trip to the London Stadium this afternoon for their curtain raiser against West Ham.
John Mousinho’s men are back in competitive action, with a mouth-watering showdown against the Hammers in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
Meanwhile, Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are preparing for the first round of the competition for more than 14 years following their final-day Premier League relegation in May.
With competitive action back this afternoon, we’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps.
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1. West Ham v Pompey: Outs and doubts
The early team and injury news from both camps ahead of Pompey's Carabao Cup contest against West Ham. | Getty Images
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2. Josef Bursik - Out
The keeper continues to be sidelined with calf issue, which was picked up against Stoke City in April. | Stephen Flynn/ProSportsImages
3. Keiber Lamadrid - Doubt
The summer arrival is a huge doubt for his first competitive West Ham contest after suffering a Knee issue during a friendly against 1. FC Magdeburg on Saturday. The forward is set to undergo tests to determine the severity of the setback. | AFP via Getty Images
4. Marlon Pack - Out
The skipper is ahead of schedule in his comeback from knee surgery. Although the trip to the London Stadium will come too soon for the midfielder, he should be available for the Blues' Championship opener next Saturday. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages