Portsmouth v Leyton Orient: How Blues will line up as they face challenge of filling Robertson void

Pompey return to Fratton Park tomorrow looking to get their promotion push moving once again.A

By Jordan Cross

Published 12th Jan 2024, 13:00 BST

And the big challenge for the Blues will be filling the huge void left by Alex Robertson’s season-ending hamstring injury.

Last week it was Gavin Whyte who got the nod to play in the 10 role in the 4-2-3-1 formation favoured by John Mousinsho this term.

Here’s how we think he will go as Leyton Orient arrive at PO4.

Here's how we think Pompey will line up at Fratton Park against Orient.

1. Pompey predicted line-up

Here's how we think Pompey will line up at Fratton Park against Orient. Photo: Jason Brown

A new challenge awaits in Matt Macey, but Norris firmly remains first choice.

2. GK: Will Norris

A new challenge awaits in Matt Macey, but Norris firmly remains first choice. Photo: Jason Brown

A bit in and out at Cheltenham as Pompey didn't make enough of attacking possession and positions, but right-back slot remains his.

3. RB: Joe Rafferty

A bit in and out at Cheltenham as Pompey didn't make enough of attacking possession and positions, but right-back slot remains his. Photo: Jason Brown

May be some competition on the horizon, but they face a tough task displacing Raggett as he continues to deliver for his side.

4. CB Sean Raggett

May be some competition on the horizon, but they face a tough task displacing Raggett as he continues to deliver for his side. Photo: Jason Brown

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