What Portsmouth’s strongest starting XI and bench could look like when every injured player returns

Pompey have had a disappointing start to the new Championship campaign.

It’s been a frustrating start to the new season for Pompey, who currently sit four points above the relegation zone.

Despite picking up two wins in their opening four matches, the Blues have claimed just one victory in the following 11 games, which has seen them slump down the Championship table.

John Mousinho has been hampered by injuries to a number of key personnel in the opening three months of the campaign, with the likes of Josh Murphy, Conor Shaughnessy, Callum Lang, Nicolas Schmid and more unavailable at various points.

Although some members of the injured cohort are closing in on their much-anticipated returns, others like Connor Ogilvie and Thomas Waddingham are still set for an extended period on the sidelines.

But what would Pompey’s strongest XI and bench look like IF the head coach had every player at his disposal?

Although Mousinho has had to contend with injuries throughout the campaign so far, here’s how we think the Blues could line-up if they had a clean bill of health.

Do you agree with our starting XI and bench?

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