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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.
13. SUB 1: Daniel Bielica
Dropped back onto the bench after Schmid re-took his place in the starting XI. | Jason Brown
14. SUB 2: Ben Killip
Injuries have forced Mousinho to name two keeps to fill his bench since Sheffield United. That's expected to continue tonight. | Jason Brown
15. SUB 3: Zak Swanson
Swanson has been superb in recent weeks, which has seen him become a real enforcer in Mousinho's side. with Devlin waiting in the wings, this evening could be the perfect opportunity to hand the 25-year-old a much-needed rest. | Jason Brown
16. SUB 4: Nathaniel Chioma
The defender was recalled from his loan at Poole, suggesting he could be included in the squad this evening amid Pompey's injury crisis. | Jason Brown