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With Pompey set to appoint their new head coach in the next 48 hours, a full in-box awaits the successful candidate upon his Fratton Park arrival.

Here, we look at the biggest issues the new man must address ASAP in order to get his PO4 reign off to a successful start.

Players’ confidence

It’s obvious to everyone that the players’ confidence is completely shot – and that’s understandable given a League One run of one win in 15 games.

There’s been the odd green shoot since the Blues’ form took a worrying turn for the worse from mid-September, with impressive victories over Ipswich and Stevenage in the Papa John’s Trophy and the side’s showing against Spurs in the third round of the FA Cup.

However, the two most recent loses to Bolton illustrate that events over the past four months are not only catching up on the players but consuming them.

8 key issues that need addressed ASAP by new Portsmouth head coach as Fratton Park outfit close in on new boss

Players’ confidence