Pompey face promotion-chasing Ipswich Town amid a new year injury crisis, with a host of players sidelined for the clash.
Here’s the details on who’s out and the doubts from both camps, as Kieran McKenna’s side arrive at Fratton Park looking to strengthen their bid for an immediate return to the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Pompey will look to kickstart their new year and bounce back from their terrible 5-0 mauling at Bristol City.
5. Hayden Matthews - doubt
Defender rolled his ankle against Bristol City, with no details yet on the extent of the issue - though John Mousinho stated he doesn't expected any injured players back for Ipswich. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
6. Colby Bishop - out
Had an injection but wasn't deemed fit to feature against Charlton after doing the warm-up. Mousinho wouldn't disclose what the issue was but Bishop expected back for Sheffield Wednesday on January 17. | Iconic Media
7. Florian Bianchini - out
An ongoing knee tendonitis issue for the Swansea loanee, who's been missing since November. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages
8. Mark Kosznovszky - out
The news isn't good over the Hungarian's knee injury picked up against Charlton. A scan will reveal more details, but a long-term absence is expected. | asd Photo: sad