And Blues boss John Mousinho has some huge calls, as he sends his men into the white-hot atmosphere of a south-coast derby.
There will be good players who won’t make the squad let alone the bench, after the close of summer transfer business on September 1.
Here’s how Pompey writer Jordan Cross thinks Mousinho will go with the stakes high along the M27.

13. Sub 1: Josef Bursik.
Looks set to assume back-up role to Nico Schmid. | Portsmouth FC

14. Sub 2: Josh Knight
Coming to play but tough to see a way past Shaughnessy and Poole at present. | Portsmouth FC

15. Sub 3: Jordan Williams
Tight call with Swanson, but his fellow right-back put in a decent shift last time out and is probably just ahead of Williams. Photo: Steve Bailey

16. Sub 4: Luke Le Roux
Could well have an important role to play after international duty. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

