The forward pulled up with an ankle injury early in the first half against Cardiff. Tried to run it off but had to be substituted. John Mousinho was unable to offer any guidance on the injury during his most recent press conference on Wednesday, but it's doubtful whether Lane will be fit enough to face Wednesday.placeholder image
The forward pulled up with an ankle injury early in the first half against Cardiff. Tried to run it off but had to be substituted. John Mousinho was unable to offer any guidance on the injury during his most recent press conference on Wednesday, but it's doubtful whether Lane will be fit enough to face Wednesday. | National World

Portsmouth v Sheffield Wednesday: Six out and five doubts for hugely important Championship game at Fratton Park

Pompey’s luck with injuries this season has been well-documented.

So the fact that a second volume which catalogues their woes is being readied ahead of Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night shows there’s no sign of the situation getting better.

Indeed, heading into the Cardiff game on Tuesday night, six players were ruled out for the trip to Wales.

Now, with focus firmly on the Owls, there’s serious doubts about three other members of John Mousinho’s first-team ranks, after Paddy Lane, Nicolas Schmid and Jordan Williams all had to be withdrawn early during the 2-0 defeat to the Bluebirds.

That’s hardly ideal ahead of another big game for the Championship’s current bottom-placed side.

Here’s what we know about all the Blues’ injuries - plus those currently impacting the Wednesday ahead of Friday night’s kick-off.

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