Michael Jacobs to be risked? Portsmouth's likely line-up and bench to face Shrewsbury

Pompey travel to Shrewsbury Town tomorrow with Danny Cowley aiming to maintain his perfect start in the hot seat.

By Will Rooney

Published 26th Mar 2021, 12:00 BST

Updated 26th Mar 2021, 12:13 BST

Cowley, along with brother Nicky, took charge of the Fratton Park helm last Friday.

And they got off to the perfect start with a 2-1 defeat of League One play-off rivals Ipswich.

Now the Blues go to Steve Cotterill’s Shrews aiming to inch closer to the top six.

However, Pompey will be without Ronan Curtis for the New Meadows encouter. The winger is away on international duty with the Republic of Ireland so a berth on the left-hand side of midfield needs filling.

John Marquis (ankle) is also an injury doubt so that leaves Cowley short of striking options, with Ellis Harrison sidelined for the remainder of the campaign with a knee problem.

Here’s how we reckon Pompey will line-up to face Shrewsbury...