The injury latest and expected returns of Portsmouth’s 14 absentees as quartet add further woe ahead of Charlton Athletic

Published 15th Feb 2026, 16:00 BST

Pompey suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon.

Pompey fell to late heartbreak on Saturday afternoon, with Sheffield United claiming a 90th-minute winner at Fratton Park.

Despite John Mousinho’s men dominating first half proceedings, Chris Wilder’s side regained momentum after the break and stole the points through Andre Brooks at the death.

The head coach, though, was already without 12 members of his squad for the Blades’ visit as injuries once again hampered his selection.

The Blues boss revealed Conor Chaplin and Aji Alese both missed out due to fresh set-backs, while Andre Dozzell and Adrian Segecic both sustained issues in the defeat.

We’ve taken a look at Pompey’s current injury situation and when the Fratton faithful could expect key players to return.

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John Mousinho has 14 players currently sidelined through injury following Saturday's defeat to Sheffield United.

1. The injury latest and expected returns of Pompey's 14 absentees

John Mousinho has 14 players currently sidelined through injury following Saturday's defeat to Sheffield United. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

The winger has been sidelined since December and was last seen in action against Derby County before Christmas, where he sustained a hamstring issue. Murphy had been battling a fracture in his foot prior to his set-back, which continues to keep him out. Mousinho revealed the 30-year-old is still expected to be out for another six weeks. Expected return: End of March.

2. Josh Murphy

The winger has been sidelined since December and was last seen in action against Derby County before Christmas, where he sustained a hamstring issue. Murphy had been battling a fracture in his foot prior to his set-back, which continues to keep him out. Mousinho revealed the 30-year-old is still expected to be out for another six weeks. Expected return: End of March. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Pompey are still without the winger, who continues to be nursing a knee issue. The Swansea City loanee has been sidelined since November and the Blues are still in the dark over his potential return despite being in-and-out of training. Expected return: N/A.

3. Florian Bianchini

Pompey are still without the winger, who continues to be nursing a knee issue. The Swansea City loanee has been sidelined since November and the Blues are still in the dark over his potential return despite being in-and-out of training. Expected return: N/A. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages

Shaughnessy has been frustrated by injury throughout the season, with a hamstring injury keeping him out for more than three months. Despite returning to action at the end of December, the defender picked up a fresh quad issue after just four matches, which has kept him out of the Blues’ previous six matches. The Irishman has been pencilled in to complete his comeback at the end of the month. Expected return: Wrexham/Hull City.

4. Conor Shaughnessy

Shaughnessy has been frustrated by injury throughout the season, with a hamstring injury keeping him out for more than three months. Despite returning to action at the end of December, the defender picked up a fresh quad issue after just four matches, which has kept him out of the Blues’ previous six matches. The Irishman has been pencilled in to complete his comeback at the end of the month. Expected return: Wrexham/Hull City. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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