The midfielder will miss at least three Blues games because of his international commitments, with Danny Cowley’s men having to continue with their schedule as both the Premier League and Championship take a mini mid-season break.
But are Pompey the only team in League One with a representative at the World Cup?
Here, we have a look, while also seeing what other EFL teams have players jetting off the the Middle East.
9. Krystian Bielik (Poland/Birmingham City)
International caps: 5. Club appearances this season: 13. Photo: Graham Chadwick
10. Seny Dieng (Senegal/QPR)
International caps: 3. Club appearances this season: 22. Photo: Stephen Pond
11. Mamadou Loum (Senegal/Reading)
International caps: 3. Club appearances this season: 18. Photo: Warren Little
12. Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal/Sheffield United)
International caps: 1. Club appearances this season: 21. Photo: George Wood
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