Goal threat stopping Jackett giving Portsmouth ace breatherÂ

The Pompey winger has failed to score since claiming the winner at Coventry on October 2 '“ following his barnstorming start to the season.

After netting six times and creating five goals in his opening 11 matches, Curtis has drawn a blank in his past four outings. 

With just two-and-a-half weeks off during the summer after his arrival from Derry City, some fans feel the Irishman needs a rest to recapture his best form.

Jackett has contemplated whether Curtis needs a spell on the sidelines.

But because of his ability to conjure up moments of magic '“ as well other left-wing options not being available '“ the south London-born ace is set to continue in Pompey's starting line-up at Bradford.

The Blues boss said: '˜We've talked about that with him coming in.

'˜He probably had a two-and-a-half-week break and played longer than the majority of players.

'˜I used Dion Donohue on the left wing against Wimbledon but I went for two up front and changed it slightly.

'˜Without Donohue and without Andre Green, there's not a natural replacement who I think is going to help us.

'˜Will he need a blow somewhere? We'll see. It's an explosive position and the running stats are high.

'˜I asses him in training and he is full of energy.

'˜Even in a quiet game Ronan can score. He's one of those players who, even if the ball isn't coming his way and things aren't coming off for him, can score. 

'˜A few people thought he was quiet against Accrington. But he still hit the post and still hit the bar.

'˜He has goalscoring ability and I feel is someone who, even if they're only moments in a game, can be decisive.'