West Ham United v Portsmouth: Jordan Cross' predicted line-up for Carabao Cup opener

Pompey open the campaign at the London Stadium against West Ham. Here’s how we think the Blues will line-up in east London.

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The EFL’s season curtain-raiser sees 9,000 Pompey fans march on the capital for the Carabao Cup opener at West Ham.

There’s much to consider in terms of injuries, fitness and new faces when it comes to the Blues line-up.

Here’s how Pompey writer Jordan Cross thinks John Mousinho will go at the London Stadium.

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