Brett Pitman returns as Kenny Jackett rips up his Portsmouth side for MK Dons visit

Kenny Jackett has made five changes following Pompey's defeat at Fleetwood.
Brett Pitman has returned from his exile with Bournemouth under-23s to feature on Pompey's bench against MK Dons this evening. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImagesBrett Pitman has returned from his exile with Bournemouth under-23s to feature on Pompey's bench against MK Dons this evening. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
Brett Pitman has returned from his exile with Bournemouth under-23s to feature on Pompey's bench against MK Dons this evening. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

The Blues slipped to a 1-0 loss against their promotion rivals on Saturday, putting in a disappointing display at Highbury Stadium.

As a consequence, Jackett has freshened up his side for tonight’s visit of struggling MK Dons.

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In addition, Brett Pitman comes onto the bench following his high-profile exile with Bournemouth under-23s.

Ross McCrorie, Lee Brown, Ben Close, Ryan Williams and fit-again Andy Cannon are all recalled to the starting XI at Fratton Park.

They replace James Bolton, Steve Seddon, Cameron McGeehan, Marcus Harness and Oli Hawkins.

Bolton is not included in the 18-man squad, although the other four drop to a bench which also contains Pitman.

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Ellis Harrison is missing as he struggles to return from the dead leg sustained a week ago against Exeter.

Pompey: Bass, McCrorie, Burgess, Raggett, Brown, Close, Naylor, Williams, Cannon, Curtis, Marquis.

Subs: MacGillivray, Pitman, Seddon, McGeehan, Harness, Hawkins, Whatmough.

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