'Obviously concentrating on the league... lost, confused and scared' - how Portsmouth fans reacted to tonight's team against Arsenal

Pompey fans have been quick to react to tonight's team news to face Arsenal in the FA Cup fifth round.
Pompey boss Kenny Jackett. Picture: Robin JonesPompey boss Kenny Jackett. Picture: Robin Jones
Pompey boss Kenny Jackett. Picture: Robin Jones

Kenny Jackett has rung the changes, making six in total from Friday's 3-0 win over Rochdale.

It’s evident that the Blues boss is prioritising the League One promotion push, resting key players such as skipper Tom Naylor and 13-goal Ronan Curtis for the visit of the Premier League heavyweights.

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It means the likes of Ben Close and Gareth Evans come into the starting XI.

Here’s how supporters have taken the news...

@jamiefox83

League is Important. Good line up from KJ in my opinion

@larryhanson1

Obviously concentrating on the league.

@jordyblyth

We’re going to get walloped

@Clarkeyboy12345

So this meltdown from the fans? How many also say we were to tired at the end of last season and didnt rest enough players? Good line up

@LogicLovesYou

I am lost, confused and scared from this team news

@Josh_HoarHannan

Got to be joking Bolton CB

@CameronRestall

Not sure why people think tonight is a priority over the league games? Other than Bolton at CB I think the team is a sensible one

@mrlibertine

Imagine going full strength against Exeter reserves then resting players v Arsenal. Curtis and Raggett must be devastated. What a way to damage moral.

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