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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.
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17. SUB 5: Rocco Shein
The £2m man has played no part from the bench in any of the previous three matches, that could change this evening, however. | Jason Brown
18. SUB 6: Odin Bailey
Bailey's versatility has been utilised by Mousinho as the injury crisis continues. He'll likely be required from the bench once again. | Jason Brown
19. SUB 7: Eoin Kenny
Kenny's sole competitive outing for Pompey has come against West Ham in the Carabao Cup on the opening day and has since been named on the bench in five of the last six matches. | Jason Brown
20. SUB 8: Abu Kamara
Hasn't quite hit top form since his emotional Fratton Park return but crucially won the penalty in Saturday's win over Norwich. Kamara has completed the full 90 minutes in seven of the previous eight matches and could be handed a welcome rest this evening. | Getty Images