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Pompey’s grueling Championship schedule continues this afternoon as they visit Norwich City.
John Mousinho’s troops will, however, be boosted by their midweek triumph over Sheffield United, which saw them put their south-coast derby disappointment against Southampton firmly behind them.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this afternoon’s Championship showdown at Carrow Road.
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13. Mirko Topic - Doubt
Topic's 11-month injury nightmare is set to come to an end this week. He's been sidelined since November with knee ligament damage but is closing in on a return. | Getty Images
14. Luke Brooke-Smith - Out
Brooke-Smith remains a long-term absentee for the Blues after suffering ligament damage, a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle in training last month. | Jason Brown
15. Tyrese Shade - Doubt
The deadline-day capture was a surprise absentee against Sheffield United, with Mousinho later confirming the attacker had failed a late fitness test. The head coach has, though, made it clear Shade's issue is not serious and, having returned to training, is expected to feature against Norwich. | Jason Brown
16. Gabriel Forsyth - Out
Forsyth has missed nearly two years of action due to knee-related problems and recently suffered a minor setback on his comeback trail. | Getty Images