Portsmouth pre-season: live coverage as Blues report back for training - who's there, who's not & number of triallists

Pompey boss Danny Cowley has welcomed his players back for pre-season training todayPompey boss Danny Cowley has welcomed his players back for pre-season training today
Pompey boss Danny Cowley has welcomed his players back for pre-season training today
The Pompey players are back to work today as preparations for the 2022-23 campaign begin.

The Blues have reported back for training with less than six weeks to go until their League One opener – with details of that and the rest of fixtures to be revealed on Thursday.

Manager Danny Cowley will be accompanied by the majority of the squad that finished 10th last season, with just the five loaness he had on board and the now departed Shaun Williams the only notable changes.

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Aiden O'Brien is yet to agree new terms with the Fratton Park club so it will be interesting to see if he is there.

We’ll keep our eyes peeled on that front and keep you up to date, too, on who else is there – with pre-season training often used to run the eye over triallists.

Our live coverage will also include a chat with Cowley at around 4pm, so stick around as we bring the latest from Pompey’s return to Roko.

Pompey pre-season return - LIVE

Key Events

  • Pompey return to pre-season today
  • Pre-season starts less than six weeks before season opener on Saturday, July 30
  • Blues will know their opponents when fixtures are released on Thursday (9am)

The only noted exclusion is Joe Morrell due to his injury while on international duty with Wales.

Striker Aiden O’Brien isn’t here amid his uncertain future. A contract offer is on the table, but he’s yet to sign fresh terms.

Marcus Harness is here despite developments in Swansea’s pursuit of the frontman.

Kieran Freeman is here as well, despite the full-back being linked with a move away from Fratton Park

The players’ midday meeting is over and they’re currently in the gym. Pitch works starts soon.