The Pompey cavalry is returning!
And that means Blues boss John Mousinho faces some huge calls over his team selection to face Alex Neil’s Millwall at Fratton Park.
With Nico Schmid, Callum Lang and Adrian Segecic back in the equation, the extent of the trio’s involvement is a massive factor going into the game.
Then there’s the roles of the likes of Colby Bishop, Conor Chaplin and John Swift, after illness kept the latter out against Hull City.
And what about Pompey’s formation after using a back three in their past two outings?
So much for everyone to ponder going into the game - but this is how we think John Mousinho will go.
1. Jordan Cross' predicted Pompey line-up
This is how Pompey writer Jordan Cross feels John Mousinho's side will line up against Millwall. | National World
2. GK Nicolas Schmid
One of Mousinho's biggest calls is between Josef Bursik and Nico Schmid to start in goal. Bursik has deputised impressively but the Austrian has been a massive influence. Maybe Schmid's aerial dominance tips the balance in his favour. Photo: Jason Brown
3. RB Terry Devlin
This is a fascinating call. It would be incredibly harsh to take Devlin out after a two-goal salvo against Hull City, but in the 4-2-3-1 formation we're going for it's Zak Swanson who's perhaps better suited. We're leaning toward the Northern Ireland man starting after international duty. Photo: Graham Hunt
4. RCB Josh Knight
Another fascinating call for Mousinho. Knight's Pompey form has been variable, but he looks a more solid bet than Hayden Matthews at present. It could be a back three, or it could be Regan Poole with Ibane Bowat in a two. We're just going for Knight to start, however. Photo: Graham Hunt