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.
13. Sub 1: Daniel Bielica.
Second in the goalkeeping pecking order at the start of the season for Polish new boy. | Stephen Flynn/ProSportsImages
14. Sub 2 Josh Knight
Who knows what the future holds for Knight? But he goes into the campaigh with a good pre-season under his belt. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages
15. Sub 3: Madiodio Dia
Is Dia the next in line in the defensive pecking order? Feels like it at the season's outset. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages
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16. Sub 4: Hayden Matthews
Has made it through pre-season unscathed - now has to build on that block of fitness and avoid further unfortunate contact injuries! | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages