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…
13. Tom Lowery (continued)
Expected return date: Pompey want to manage Lowery's return to action and game time very carefully. He could be available for the game against Blackpool on Saturday, November 25, but tentative outings from the bench will be the best he hopes for for the foreseeable future. Photo: Jason Brown
14. Anthony Scully - knee injury
What we know: The summer signing has been out since the end of August with a knee injury, with Pompey not expecting him back until sometime into the new year. How far into the new year is anyone's guess. Pompey's intention to bring in another winger in January might be influenced by Scully's unavailability. Photo: Jason Brown