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.
17. Paul Dummett
The 34-year-old has been linked with Pompey in the past and was with Carlisle and Wigan last season. Spent time with the PFA training camp last summer and wants to play on at 34. | Getty Images
18. Bryan Hein
German was linked with Preston North End earlier this year and still has plenty to offer at the age of 24. | Getty Images