But how does John Mousinho play it as Luton Town provide the lunchtime opposition at Fratton Park?
There are injury issues to contend with, while a number of new faces after still getting up to speed with the relentless demands of Championship football.
This is how we think the Blues will line up against the side relegated from the Premier League last term.
9. Left-wing - Sammy Silvera
Taken off after failing to impress at Leeds, but was arguably Pompey's standout player on Tuesday night. Needs to build on that and add a little cutting edge. | National World
10. Attacking centre midfield: Callum Lang
What a performance - and what work-rate we saw at Leeds. Has the potential to grow into a key player on the evidence of Elland Road display. Photo: Jason Brown
11. Right wing: Paddy Lane
Pompey's running stats were unsurpassed in the Championship last weekend - and Lane epitomised that graft. Now the challenge is to bring the attacking verve on home soil. Photo: Jason Brown
12. Centre-forward: Elias Sorensen
That predatory finish at Leeds was an exciting insight into the Dane's potential, but clearly got a lot of adapting to his new environment to do. | National World