The Blues will be looking for a response after suffering a defeat in midweek to Millwall. It was the first time since late October that they had suffered a defeat at home, and now they come up against a side that hasn't lost in all competitions since the beginning of November.
At the moment, Pompey are just two points above the relegation zone but a win could move them as high as 18th if results go in their favour. For Burnley, they're just a point off of Sheffield United and a win would see them go level on points with Leeds United.
This week Pompey were dealt with another injury blow as Jordan Williams suffered a hamstring injury. He suffered the issue against West Brom last Saturday. He came on as a substitute for Zak Swanson with 20 minutes to go, and now he's set for a spell on the sidelines. The former Barnsley defender previously missed eight matches this season after damaging his hamstring against Plymouth Argyle in November.
Some players are working their way back to fitness though with Kusini Yengi and Mark O'Mahony both making progress. The Irishman returned to parent club Brighton for treatment but should be in contention in the next few weeks. Yengi is still a few weeks away from just returning to training after suffering a knee injury whilst on international duty with Australia.
For Burnley, they have got a few long-term absentees that haven’t played a minute of first-team football this season. Nathan Redmond has been linked with a move away from Turf Moor, but he’s only a couple of weeks away from returning. The Clarets signed former Liverpool and Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey this month but he’s still waiting for his debut.
Here’s the latest injury details from both camps.
5. Regan Poole - out
Hasn't trained since picking up a hamstring injury against Norwich City over a month ago. | Jason Brown Photo: Jason Brown
6. Regan Poole - out (continued)
John Mousinho said on January 24: 'Regan’s not quite there yet, he is still a couple of weeks away from getting back on the training ground, so is a bit behind. ‘The hamstring has niggled and stayed there for a bit longer than we thought and he felt his calf a bit on that side as well. ‘It’s all a consequence of the knee surgery he’s had, these things definitely happen when you’ve had knee surgery and everything else. He’s knocked out of balance. ‘The ACL is stronger than it has ever been, but you have a hamstring graft on that side, it affects the calf, it affects the hip, all these sorts of things.' | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
7. Jordan Beyer (Burnley) - out
The defender remains a long-term absentee despite recently returning to training following a second operation on his meniscus (knee) injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. | Ryan Pierse Photo: Ryan Pierse
8. Enock Agyei (Burnley) - out
Scott Parker recently revealed the winger was one of several attacking options currently sidelined through injury. Photo: George Wood