But as Regan Poole and Tino Anjorin swelled the numbers under the care of head of medical Steve Hard, there’s a few others heading in the opposite direction.
That’s according to John Mousinho, who provided The News with the very latest on the Blues’ injury front.
With Poole, Anjorin, Marlon Pack, Connor Ogilvie, Tom Lowery and Anthony Scully all set to sit out tonight’s EFL Trophy trip to Leyton Orient tonight, he laid bare what to expect from Pompey injury-wise in the coming days and weeks. And buried amongst some of the latest batch of bad news is some positive developments that will no doubt please the Fratton faithful.
Here’s what the head coach said as we caught up with him on Monday.
5. Marlon Pack (ankle)
Mousinho: ‘Marlon trained today (Monday). He trained with the group so is fully back involved. Marlon will probably (train with the group again on Tuesday/Wednesday) with the view to building him up towards Saturday. It might be a bit soon for him but there could be an opportunity for Marlon to be back at the weekend. It’s probably slightly soon so will probably leave it until after the international break. I think after the international break and ahead of the Blackpool game, he will be available for selection.' Photo: Jason Brown
6. Tom Lowery (knee)
Mousinho: ‘On Monday, Tom did a modified training session. So he did the first part of the session with the lads, then he went and did a bit of individual work before he builds up. Tom is building up really nicely. He will train with the group Tuesday. I think after the international break Tom will be available for selection. He won’t be match fit and because of the amount of time Tom has been out, we’ll be a bit more cautious with him.' Photo: Jason Brown
7. Anthony Scully (knee)
Mousinho: 'Sculls is progressing nicely, stepping up in the gym. He's not outside yet but Anthony is doing well.' Photo: Jason Brown