Huge chance for homegrown talent and captain to stake claim for Portsmouth league inclusion against Southend

Pompey fans have been reacting to the team news from Roots Hall as their side make 10 changes against Southend in the Leasing.com Trophy.
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Not a bad lineup tbf, Close should be starting league games tho not cup matches

@BlueArmyAlex

Good to see Morris being rested. Keep him protected and ready for all those interceptions on Saturday.

@lukeatiyah

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Close has a massive chance to play himself in to Saturday’s team tonight. Believe........

@the3rdmitchell

Either 5-2-3 or Rasmus or Pring is playing as a cdm

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@Clarkeyboy12345

Are we allowed to be hopeful that this isn’t a 4231?

@SamSmithPFC

Big night for Downing can he stay on his feet?

@surreypomp

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