Early team news: Portsmouth skipper Tom Naylor recovers from knock... MK Dons forced to reshuffle

Pompey boss Kenny Jackett has no new injury worries ahead of Saturday’s visit of MK Dons.
Tom Naylor congratulates team-mate Marcus Harness at Burton last Saturday.  Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.comTom Naylor congratulates team-mate Marcus Harness at Burton last Saturday.  Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com
Tom Naylor congratulates team-mate Marcus Harness at Burton last Saturday. Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com

Skipper Tom Naylor picked up a knock on his ankle during last weekend’s 4-2 win at Burton, but has recovered and is back training.

Jackett is likely to stick with the same starting XI that beat Albion last time out in the league.

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However, Ronan Curtis is giving him a selection headache following his double against Southend in midweek.

Meanwhile, Rasmus Nicoliasen is putting pressure on fellow centre-half Sean Raggett after his debut appearance against the Shrimpers on Tuesday night.

For the visitors, MK Dons boss Russell Martin will have to re-shuffle his pack for the trip to Fratton Park.

Defenders Daniel Harvie and Regan Poole are both away on international duty with the under-21 sides of Scotland and Wales respectively and will not be part of the match-day squad.

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Martin also has injury doubts over Warren O'Hora and Sam Nombe - both of whom picked up knocks in midweek as the Dons beat Stevenage 3-2 in the EFL Trophy.

They've joined Ben Gladwin and Kieran Agard on the injury list. It remains to be seen whether any of the quartet will be available for the trip to the south coast.

On-loan Norwich midfielder is pressing to start after he played 66 minutes at the Lamex Stadium following an injury.

Martin also has to consider whether to stick with youngster Jay Bird up front, after he netted two on his debut against Stevenage.

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