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Pompey are back in action this afternoon as they make the long trip to Lancashire to face early strugglers Burnley.
That impressive run has lifted John Mousinho’s troops into early-season play-off talk and are currently just two points outside the top eight.
Burnley, however, have picked up just one win in their opening 12 league matches and this week appointed Fabio Celestini as Nicky Hayen’s successor after he was sacked last weekend, with the Clarets in the relegation zone.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of today’s Turf Moor contest.
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9. Shurandy Sambo - Out
Currently in the cold at Burnley, having been left out of their 25-man EFL squad. | Getty Images
10. Conor Shaughnessy - Doubt
Mousinho revealed the Blues will make a call on the Irishman's involvement at Turf Moor in his pre-match press conference. Shaughnessy has missed the previous five games with a calf problem. | Jason Brown
11. Jaydon Banel - Doubt
Banel returned to action last week, featuring for Burnley's U21s against West Ham. He's yet to appear for the Clarets this term due to injury. | Getty Images
12. Michael Obafemi - Out
After a disappointing spell at Blackpool last season, Obafemi was free to leave Burnley in the summer. Having failed to depart Turf Moor in the window, the striker was subsequently left out of their 25-man squad. | Getty Images