Portsmouth blow as Michael Jacobs to have scan on knee injury suffered in Sunderland win

Assistant manager Joe Gallen confirmed the attacking-midfielder is likely to need a scan on the injury he suffered 10 minutes into the second half of the game at the Stadium of Light.

It forced the former Wigan ace to be replaced by Ronan Curtis on 55 minutes, with Pompey leading 2-1 at the time.

Kenny Jackett’s side went on to win the game 3-1, with John Marquis netting his second of the match from the penalty spot on 85 minutes.

The victory saw the Blues pick up their first win on Wearside since 2008 and moved the Fratton Park outfit up to fifth in the table.

However, the gloss on the win will have been dampened by Jacobs’ injury, with the summer arrival beginning to hit his groove in a Pompey shirt.

Confirming a scan will be needed on Monday or Tuesday, Gallen told BBC Solent: ‘I initially thought he (Jacobs) hurt his ankle – he had some ice on his ankle at half-time.

‘I think there’s an issue with his knee, not exactly sure what it is.

‘I’m sure there will be a scan to find that out – but in terms of the next few games, I’m not too sure if Michael Jacobs will be available.

‘There’ll be a scan Monday/Tuesday and we’ll find out what the damage is.’

Jacobs has scored one goal in seven appearances since arriving at Pompey on a free transfer last month.

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