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Pompey’s demanding Championship schedule continues this evening as John Mousinho’s men make the trip to Wolves.
The fixture was, of course, postponed on two occasions in September due to fixture congestion outside of the Blues’ control.
This means Mousinho’s troops are in action for the fourth time in 10 days as his depleted ranks travel to the West Midlands for their first Molineux visit in 17 years.
The head coach could be without as many as 11 players tonight after the Blues’ injury crisis worsened on Saturday when Colby Bishop pulled up in the warm up against Norwich City.
While the extent of his knee issue remains uncertain, academy defender Nathaniel Chioma was recalled on Monday, which suggests he could travel to Wolves.
A win could potentially lift Mousinho’s troops into the play-offs and above eighth-placed Wolves, who secured a 2-1 win over Burnley last time out.
Amid Pompey’s ongoing injury crisis, here’s how we think the Blues could line-up at Molineux.
9. RW: Adrian Segecic
Needs must at the moment for Pompey in attack. Abu Kamara has been run into the ground in recent weeks, with the Blues ongoing absentees in the forward line. With the likes of Keshi Anderson, Luke Brooke-Smith, Franco Umeh and Josh Murphy all out, it could require Segecic to move out to the right wing to allow a much-needed rest for Kamara. | Getty Images
10. CAM: Ebou Adams
With Segecic moving out to the right, Adams could be brought back into the starting XI and unleashed into a more attacking role. It's a position we've seen the powerful enforcer play on a number of occasions since his January arrival and with the Blues' injury crisis ongoing, could see him feature this evening. | Jason Brown
11. LW: Tyrese Shade
Kavuma-McQueen looked knackered in the second half against Norwich after a gruelling triple game week. Understandably so, given his age and his first experience in Championship football. With Shade back in the fold after his Sheffield United absence, this evening's trip to Wolves could be utilised to hand the Chelsea sensation a break from the action. | Jason Brown
12. ST: Marko Milovanovic
The £3m has enjoyed a strong start to life at Fratton Park and his the Blues' leading Championship scorer after netting the winner at Carrow Road. He told The News his fitness is improving as Mousinho's men manage his minutes after not having a pre-season. With Bishop sidelined, Marezi will likely lead the line once again. | Jason Brown