How FC Midtjylland new-boy can add to Portsmouth's attacking play

Kenny Jackett believes Rasmus Nicolaisen can add to Pompey’s attacking play.
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The centre-back arrived at Fratton Park on a season-long loan from FC Midtjylland earlier this week.

Nicolaisen’s a left-footer, an attribute which the Blues have coveted throughout the summer.

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Pompey missed out on Blackburn’s Charlie Mulgrew and Stoke’s Harry Souttar before turning their attention to the Dane.

Rasmus Nicolaisen. Picture: Portsmouth FCRasmus Nicolaisen. Picture: Portsmouth FC
Rasmus Nicolaisen. Picture: Portsmouth FC

The Blues have long missed a natural left-sided defender who’s capable of bringing the ball out from the back and spotting a pass.

In fairness, Sean Raggett – who’s occupied the role in every game so far this season – has helped Jackett’s side keep two clean sheets in their opening two League One games.

But Pompey have failed to score in both, having been held to goalless draws with Shrewsbury and Rochdale.

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Jackett's been pleased by Raggett has started the campaign alongside the imperious Jack Whatmough in the heart of the rearguard.

But Nicolaisen adds another dimension to the Blues’ back four.

Pompey boss Jackett said: ‘Whatmough and Raggett have had a good start to the season and have almost been ever-present so far.

‘But to complement them throughout the season, I do feel that we needed a left-footed centre-back because so many of your attacks start from there.

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‘For us to add to the squad with potentially a very good player, on both fronts is a very good addition.’

Paul Downing is another centre-back option for Pompey but is fourth choice in the pecking order.