Danny Cowley allays Portsmouth fears over injury to former Cardiff and Bristol City midfielder ahead of Oxford United contest

The Blues boss is adamant that his hamstring issue isn’t significant and could make a return to the side against Oxford United on Tuesday.

Following the midfielder’s dismissal in their 3-0 defeat to Charlton on Monday, the head coach revealed the 31-year-old sustained the problem during the tie.

Pack was later sent for scans to determine the extent of the injury, along with Michael Jacobs who suffered a similar fate.

The ex-Cardiff man automatically missed Pompey’s 1-0 victory over Forest Green on Saturday after being given a one-match ban following his red card at The Valley.

This saw the Buckland-boy watch from the stands as Sean Raggett’s first-half header ensured the Blues got back to winning ways after a four game winless run.

Indeed, Cowley’s injury woes were compelled at the New Lawn with Ryan Tunnicliffe and Jay Mingi the only two fit and available midfielders in his ranks.

But the head coach has insisted Pack’s hamstring problem isn’t a major concern and is hopeful of a return to the side when Pompey face Oxford United at Fratton Park on Tuesday.

He told The News: ‘We’re hoping he’ll be back because we need him.

‘He had a bit of tightness in his hamstring but we don’t believe it to be significant.’