Portsmouth duo to miss Bradford game – but should be back for trip to Charlton

But the Blues boss confirmed that Burgess' injury is not as bad as first feared – something the player himself revealed on Twitter.

The centre-back was substituted two minutes from time in the 3-0 win over Bury in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night.

He was taken off after picking up an ankle injury – yet Jackett expects the defender to be back for the game against Charlton on March 9.

That’s also a game earmarked for on-loan Cardiff striker Bogle, who is currently out with a hamstring problem.

He was withdrawn six minutes before time in last weekend’s goalless draw against Barnsley.

Speaking at his press conference ahead of Saturday’s visit of Bradford, Jackett said: ‘Christian Burgess is not as bad as first feared.

‘When I saw him come off against Bury I thought he might be out for a couple of weeks.

‘But it’s only a contact injury and it will be a matter of days.

‘He won’t make this Saturday, but next week is a realistic time for him to come back.

‘He’ll definitely miss this game and hopefully he’ll be okay for this week.’

The Blues boss added: ‘Omar’s not bad – probably still a week or two away.

‘He’ll not make this weekend.

‘It’s a tight hamstring and we estimated when he did that it would be two weeks.’