Saturday’s confirmation that Regan Poole will miss the rest of the season because of an ACL injury was quickly followed by Paddy Lane’s withdrawal from the Northern Ireland international set-up with a calf complaint.
At a time when the Blues continue to defend their place at the top of the League One summit, such news understandably comes as a blow.
And coupled with an injury list that included Marlon Pack, Tino Anjorin, Connor Ogilvie, Tom Lowery and Anthony Scully before Pompey’s last game before the international break against Charlton, head coach John Mousinho will be hoping no new additions are added to that unwanted list ahead of the visit of Blackpool on Saturday, November 25.
He’ll no doubt be nervously keeping an eye on the Blues’ international call-ups of the next few days, while also making sure nothing comes to harm to those who remain at Fratton Park.
So what’s the latest on the injury front from Pompey and when can we expect to see their walking wounded back in action and contributing to the current League One title push?
Here’s what we know…
9. Tino Anjorin (continued)
Expected return date: Don’t expect Anjorin to be back in action any time before the new year. Photo: Jason Brown
10. Connor Ogilvie - ankle ligament injury
What we know: The left-back suffered the injury just 10 minutes into his return to the team at Cambridge on October 24 and is antipated to be out for between 6-8 weeks. Photo: Jason Brown
11. Connor Ogilvie (continued)
Expected return date: If Marlon Pack's injury is anything to go by, then eight weeks is probably the timeframe Pompey have in mind for Ogilvie. As a result, Pompey's home game against Fleetwood on December 23 will be the target. Photo: Jason Brown
12. Tom Lowery - knee injury
What we know: The midfielder has been unavailable since the opening day of the season. He's slowly but surely making his way back following surgery and was enjoying modified training ahead of the Charlton game. That has since stepped up a gear, with Pompey hoping to call on the former Crewe man after the international break. Photo: Jason Brown