The Blues completed deals for midfielder Abdoulaye Kamara from Borussia Dortmund and goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid from Austrian outfit BW Linz, with both signed in time to be available for this weekend’s trip to the Riverside.
That should provide head coach John Mousinho with a welcome selection headache. But what is their current fitness levels or the likelihood they will feature against Boro?
Also, what’s the latest state of play with the Blues’ injuries after Marlon Pack went off against Luton last weekend with a head injury? Pompey went into then game with seven players unavailable - Regan Poole (ACL), Tom McIntyre (hamstring), Jacon Farrell (knee), Josh Murphy (ankle), Kusini Yengi (groin) and Gavin Whyte (illness).
Here’s the very latest as Pompey look to maintain their unbeaten start to their Championship return against Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough.
5. Tom McIntyre
John Mousinho said: 'Tom's okay. He's been out on the grass, he's probably about a week away before he can return to full training.' | National World
6. Tom Lowery
John Mousinho said: 'We're really happy with Tom. His scan came back and there's no issues with the scan. He was back training last Friday.' Photo: Jason Brown
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7. Kusini Yengi
John Mousinho: 'Kas is getting very close. We won't be available for the weekend but hopefully he will be next week and the final game before the international break.' | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
8. Jacob Farrell
John Mousinho said: 'Jacob has been out on the pitch and has started to run again. Nothing in terms of contact but when we'll get him back training, it's probably an over the international break one.' | Pic: Portsmouth FC