Pompey v Doncaster: Team News

Pompey have no fresh injuries ahead of Saturday's visit of third-placed Doncaster.
Curtis Main could line up against his former club at the weekend    Picture: Joe PeplerCurtis Main could line up against his former club at the weekend    Picture: Joe Pepler
Curtis Main could line up against his former club at the weekend Picture: Joe Pepler

In addition, Paul Cook has been boosted by Ben Close (hamstring) and Noel Hunt (groin) returning to training.

Taking into account the fourth-placed Blues’ excellent home form, the manager is weighing up naming the same side for a third straight match.

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However, Curtis Main is an option to line-up against his former club, who he left amid acrimonious circumstances in the summer.

Drew Talbot (hamstring) is the only player currently in the treatment room.

Doncaster’s preparations, meanwhile, continue to be hampered by a string of injuries.

Craig Alcock (ankle), Luke McCullough (knee) and Aaron Taylor (knee) are once again sidelined, while Paul Keegan is a long-term casualty.

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However, Niall Mason has an outside chance of making the bench.

Darren Ferguson could make one change to the side which drew 2-2 with Carlisle in the week.

Frazer Richardson may go in at right-back, allowing Matty Blair to push into midfield for Riccardo Calder.