John Mousinho currently doesn’t have a specialist operator to call upon in that department with Jacob Farrell also sidelined.
The Pompey boss acknowledged after the defeat to Hull City on Saturday the Blues will consider making a move into the free agent market, with a space left open in his 25-man squad registered with the EFL.
So we’ve trawled the domestic options and some players further afield who fit the bill to differing degrees, as the Blues once again weigh up covering sidelined players with bringing in a free agent.
1. Free agent left-backs for Pompey
From left to right: Erik Pieters, Tom Pearce, Enda Stevens and Bryan Hein are four free agent left-backs available to Pompey. | The News
2. Enda Stevens
Former Pompey favourite is on the lookout for a club, with the 35-year-old training with Shamrock Rovers after leaving Stoke City last summer. Photo: Getty Images
3. Tom Pearce
The Scouser looks like one of the most realistic free agent left-backs out there. His contract with MLS outfit CF Montreal was cancelled last month after 21 appearances in their season, the 27-year-old was previously with Leeds and Wigan - and linked with Pompey in 2022. | Getty Images
4. Liam McCarron
Former Northampton man was at Fleetwood on trial last summer, but remains without a club after spells with Leeds and Stoke in the past. Photo: Pete Norton