Pompey keeping tabs on left-back's rehabilitation

POMPEY are keeping tabs on the rehabilitation of Tareiq Holmes-Dennis.
Tareiq Holmes-Dennis limps off in the opening match of the season. Picture: Joe PeplerTareiq Holmes-Dennis limps off in the opening match of the season. Picture: Joe Pepler
Tareiq Holmes-Dennis limps off in the opening match of the season. Picture: Joe Pepler

Yet a potential return to Fratton Park this season is regarded as a bonus rather than confident expectation.

The left-back damaged his left knee only 39 minutes into the campaign and subsequently underwent an operation.

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At the time it was anticipated the Huddersfield man would be unable to play again this season during his recovery.

However, as his comeback gathers pace, there remains a glimmer of hope that Holmes-Dennis could be back in action in April.

Although whether a training return from a long-term injury warrants an instant recall is open to debate.

Still, Blues boss Kenny Jackett has not ruled out the possibility of seeing the 22-year-old back at Fratton Park, no matter how unlikely it appears.

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Holmes-Dennis has been receiving treatment with parent club Huddersfield ever since his knee operation and, by all accounts, is progressing well.

Pompey are, of course, still making a contribution towards the full-back’s wages, regardless of his long-time unavailability.

In accordance with the terms of the season-long loan, Holmes-Dennis is effectively still a Blues player until the deal expires or is cancelled.

Jackett also suffered injury misfortune with the replacement – Damien McCrory.

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He damaged his knee against Fleetwood in September during a third appearance for the club.

The Burton left-back’s loan is scheduled to expire next month and the chances of him playing for Pompey again appear bleak.

Jackett also plans to recruit a left-back in January.