Jack Whatmough absence forces Portsmouth change at Hull in top-of-table clash

Jack Whatmough is out of Pompey’s top-of-the-table clash at Hull.
Jack Whatmough misses tonight's top-of-the-table clash at Hull. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImagesJack Whatmough misses tonight's top-of-the-table clash at Hull. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImages
Jack Whatmough misses tonight's top-of-the-table clash at Hull. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImages

The influential defender is missing from Kenny Jackett’s squad through illness, having felt unwell this morning.

That signals a recall for Rasmus Nicolaisen, representing the only change to the starting XI in Tuesday evening’s goalless draw with Fleetwood.

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It is the Dane’s first League One appearance since taken off at half-time in last month’s 2-2 draw at Plymouth.

Following his promotion into the side, Bryn Morris comes onto the bench to complete the match-day 18.

Pompey: MacGillivray, Johnson, Raggett, Nicolaisen, Pring, Harness, Naylor, Cannon, Curtis, Williams, Marquis.

Subs: Bass, Close, Morris, Harrison, Hiwula, Mnoga, Jacobs.

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