News from the Pompey team
Marlon Pack, the club captain, has been ruled out for four to six weeks. Following a challenge from Charlie Wyke in last week’s 2-1 win against Wigan Athletic, he got a scan, and the results revealed ankle ligament damage.
He’ll be out until mid-November and might miss up to six games, including a match against Oxford United, who are now second in the table.
Aside from injuries, two players will miss the game due to suspension after receiving a series of cards that result in a one-game suspension. Alex Robertson, on loan from Manchester City, and Regan Poole, who was called up to the Wales squad, were both cautioned against Wycombe Wanderers and will miss the latest match.
Tom Lowery is still recovering after tearing his meniscus against Bristol Rovers on the first day of the season. He had surgery and has returned to training, but he is still a few weeks away from seeing game action. Anthony Scully had surgery, which is expected to take six to eight weeks, putting him out till the New Year.
Connor Ogilvie is ‘touch and go’ after suffering a groin injury. The 27-year-old has missed the last three games, but if he comes through Friday’s training session uninjured, he might be in the match-day squad, though Jack Sparkes has done well in his absence.
Kusini Yengi is back in the lineup after missing the previous eight weeks due to injury. He scored four goals in 87 minutes but injured himself on the training ground; nevertheless, John Mousinho has confirmed that he has had a complete week of training and is ready to return to the field.
Alex Robertson, Anthony Scully, Marlon Pack, Regan Poole, and Tom Lowery are all out. Connor Ogilvie is doubtful.
Team news from Port Vale
Uche Ikpeazu, who joined Port Vale on a free transfer this week, might make his second appearance for the club. The 28-year-old was set to return to Wycombe Wanderers but has instead agreed to a short-term deal with the Valiants until the end of the season.
Jesse Debrah has been suspended for two yellow cards received against Bristol Rovers. The 22-year-old was making his debut start for the club after coming from FC Halifax Town, but will now miss their trip to Hampshire.
Alex Iacovitti was substituted at halftime in Port Vale’s defeat to Bolton Wanderers and thus missed the defeat on Tuesday due to an injury. He will be out for at least eight weeks as a result of an injury.
Tom Conlon and Ryan Loft are both slated to miss Saturday’s game due to hamstring and calf ailments, respectively. Ethan Chislett and Mitch Clark have not made recent match-day teams, and their present level of fitness is unknown.
Alex Iacovitti, Jesse Debrah, Ryan Loft, and Tom Conlon are all out. Ethan Chislett and Mitch Clark are both questionable.
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