We’re back!
The EFL’s season curtain-raiser sees 9,000 Pompey fans march on the capital for the Carabao Cup opener at West Ham.
There’s much to consider in terms of injuries, fitness and new faces when it comes to the Blues line-up.
Here’s how Pompey writer Jordan Cross thinks John Mousinho will go at the London Stadium.
5. CB Conor Shaughnessy
Arrives at the new season fit as one of Pompey's front-line centre-backs, the challenge for that to remain the case. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages
6. LB Zak Swanson
Fit to start the season. Managed 45 minutes at Darmstadt, so hopefully can get at least an hour under his belt. | Getty Images
7. CM Rocco Shein
The kind of game the classy Estonian made the move to English football to play in. | Dan Minto/ProSportsImages
8. CM Luke Le Roux
Every chance the South African is on his way over the next few weeks, but the fact he likely starts this one shows where Pompey's squad is at present. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages