The Pompey boss is calling the next three fixtures spread across eight days a potentially season-defining period for his side, as they face teams in and around them towards the foot of the table.
Charlton are also talking up the importance of the occasion, after four defeats on the spin as they slip down the Championship after their impressive return to the level.
There’s plenty to consider in terms of suspension, form and Pompey’s hunt for the right dynamic and winning formula. Here’s how Pompey writer, Jordan Cross, thinks Mousinho will go at The Valley.
21. Sub 9 Makenzie Kirk
Steep learning curve for the new boy, with the likelihood he will play some kind of role in proceedings. Photo: Graham Hunt
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