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Here's how we think Pompey could line-up against Derby County on Saturday. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Portsmouth predicted XI and bench v Derby County: 3 changes made as John Mousinho faces tough calls

By Pepe Lacey
Published 19th Dec 2025, 11:00 BST

Pompey’s festive action gets underway against Derby County on Saturday. Here’s how we think the Blues could lineup.

Pompey begin a difficult run of games on Saturday, with the trip to Derby County the beginning of four games in 12 days for the Blues.

John Mousinho’s men will be aiming to pick up successive Championship victories for the first time this season following last weekend’s triumph over Blackburn Rovers.

Standing in their way of maximum points is John Eustace’s side, who currently sit 12th in the standings after Monday’s 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

With the congested festive period set to get underway, here’s how we think Pompey could lineup at Pride Park on Saturday.

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Tough afternoon for the 30-year-old against Blackburn, who could make way from the starting XI in place of Kosznovszky.

17. SUb 5: John Swift

Tough afternoon for the 30-year-old against Blackburn, who could make way from the starting XI in place of Kosznovszky. Photo: Graham Hunt

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The Aussie will be ready to make an impact off the bench when required.

18. SUB 6: Adrian Segecic

The Aussie will be ready to make an impact off the bench when required. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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Has been the subject of reported links withReal Madrid this week but will have to settle for a place on the bench after a frustrating display against Blackburn last week.

19. SUB 7: Minhyeok Yang

Has been the subject of reported links withReal Madrid this week but will have to settle for a place on the bench after a frustrating display against Blackburn last week. | Dan Minto/ProSportsImages

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The ex-Liverpool man is continuously building his fitness up and will likely be deployed from the bench by Mousinho.

20. SUB 8: Harvey Blair

The ex-Liverpool man is continuously building his fitness up and will likely be deployed from the bench by Mousinho. Photo: Graham Hunt

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