Injured Pompey duo out for 'weeks rather than days'

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Feb 2018, 13:20 BST

Updated 19th Feb 2018, 13:28 BST

Pompey face being without injured duo Gareth Evans and Brett Pitman for 'weeks rather than days'.

The duo limped out of the Blues' 3-1 defeat at Southend on Saturday with hamstring injuries.

Gareth Evans is checked by referee Lee Probert following his goal on Saturday

placeholder image — Gareth Evans is checked by referee Lee Probert following his goal on Saturday

Evans celebrated his first league goal of the season at Roots Hall on 36 minutes, but was substituted immediately afterwards with the complaint.

Captain Pitman suffered a similar injury in the second half and was replaced by Oli Hawkins.

Pompey boss Kenny Jackett also lost winger Matty Kennedy (ankle) prior to kick-off.

However, the on-loan Cardiff winner is expected to be fit for tomorrow nights visit to Fleetwood.

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