Date set for Portsmouth defender’s knee operation

The Pompey defender picked up the setback in the 1-1 draw against Doncaster earlier this month.

Whatmough, 22, has suffered articular cartilage damage and is set for a long-term absence on the sidelines.

It’s the third serious knee complaint of the academy graduate’s career. 

And Whatmough will have surgery next week. 

Blues boss Kenny Jackett said: ‘Jack is okay.

‘He is inevitably waiting for an operation, which will be next week.’

Whatmough has made 30 appearances during Pompey’s League One promotion push this season.