Not because of injuries picked up during the 3-2 win against Barnsley on Tuesday night – but because of the partying that ensued after the Blues clinched the League One title against the Tykes.
The group looked energised and ready to go again whenever they reported back for duty on Friday. However, there’s sure to be a few sore heads still rattling around as the players rightly celebrated their achievements this term.
Luckily for Mousinho, his injury list is nowhere near as severe as what it was earlier in the season, with 24 players reporting fit for Tuesday night’s game.
There’s doubts around Zak Swanson and Tino Anjorin – but with Terry Devlin making a welcome return to training on Friday, and Tom Lowery and Ben Stevenson both available for selection, the head coach won’t be short of options.
Saying that, he’ll want to field a strong side for what is the Blues’ last home game of the season, with the League One trophy set to handed to skipper Marlon Pack at the final whistle, too. Pompey also have their eyes set on the 100-points marker, which they’ve never achieved in their history.
So what’s the likely line-up set to look like? Here’s how we think the Blues will line up against the Latics – a game that could also be the last at Fratton Park for one or two.

5. Centre-back 2 - Conor Shaughnessy
What a signing the Irishman has been. He's guaranteed a pint or two in the pubs around the city for the rest of life after his late header sealed the League One title on Tuesday night. Photo: Jason Brown

6. Left-back - Connor Ogilvie
The defender has featured 24 times in all competitions this season - despite hs troubles wih injury. He's yet to experience defeat this term. so will be determined to keep that proud record going against the Latics. In fact, Ogilvie last tasted a loss in a Pompey shirt on March 11, 2023, against Sheffield Wednesday. Photo: Jason Brown

7. Central midfield 1 - Marlon Pack
Start plans for the erection of a statue of the Pompey skipper now! Has been immense for the Blues all season. Photo: Jason Brown

8. Central midfield 2 - Owen Moxon
If the January signing from Carlisle was under any illusions about the size of the club when he arrived, they've surely been banished already. Has stepped up for Pompey over the closing weeks of the season and grown into his role in the team. Photo: Jason Brown

