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Championship football is coming thick and fast for John Mousinho’s men, who make the midweek trip to Watford this evening.
Despite one defeat in their previous six matches, Pompey dropped back into the relegation zone following Tuesday’s results.
Watford, meanwhile, suffered their first league loss in eight matches, with Millwall claiming a 2-0 victory at Vicarage Road.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news ahead of this evening’s Championship contest.
9. Edo Kayembe - Out
Kayembe has recently returned from the Africa Cup of Nations, where he registered four appearances for DR Congo. The 27-year-old is, though, sidelined with a calf issue. | Getty Images
10. Harvey Blair - Out
Blair was another casualty during the Arsenal defeat after being withdrawn in the first half with a hip-flexor issue. The injury is expected to keep the winger out of action for three weeks. | Graham Hunt Photo: Graham Hunt
11. Thomas Waddingham - Out
The Aussie has been pencilled in to complete his much-anticipated comeback in February, having missed more than four months worth of action due to a quad injury. | Manjit Narotra/ProSportsImages
12. Hayden Matthews - Out
After suffering an ankle issue against Bristol City on January 1, the centre-back is now facing a spell on the sidelines for up to 10 weeks. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages