The games keep coming thick and fast for Pompey, who have six games remaining to secure their Championship status for another season.
John Mousinho’s men sit just one point above the relegation zone ahead of Saturday’s trip to Middlesbrough as the race for survival intensifies.
The Blues were without nine players for their 2-2 draw against Oxford United last-time out, with a significant number of the head coach’s squad sidelined at a critical time of the campaign.
We’ve taken a look at the current injury list at Fratton Park and their expected return dates as the clock ticks down towards the end of the season.
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1. Pompey injury latest and expected return dates
The injury latest and expected return dates of Pompey's absentees. | The News/ProSportsImages
2. Thomas Waddingham
The Aussie is closing in on his long-awaited return following a seven-month injury lay-off. Waddingham has been sidelined since September with a quad issue, with his last outing coming from the bench agains Preston North End in August. Mousinho has confirmed the striker is back in training and could be named in the squad at the Riverside Stadium this weekend. Expected return: Middlesbrough (April 11). | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
3. Franco Umeh
Umeh has featured just twice for Pompey during an injury-hit maiden campaign at Fratton Park. The winger suffered a season-ending hamstring issue against Arsenal in January and underwent surgery soon after. Expected return: Pre-season. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
4. Zak Swansea
Swanson suffered a knee issue during the international break, with Mousinho confirming this week the full-back will require surgery at some point. The 25-year-old could still play some part in the final six games of the season and could go under the knife at the end of the campaign. Expected return: N/A. | Chris Foxwell/ProSportsImages