All eyes will be on John Mousinho’s side following their superb League One title success last season, with many keen to see whether the famous, old Fratton Park club are really back in the big time after several years in the lower reaches of English football..
Sporting director Rich Hughes and head coach John Mousinho have been busy all summer attempting to assemble a squad that is capable of holding their own at the level, with six new arrivals coming through the doors of PO4 to date.
More are expected, with the Blues keen to bolster their ranks further for what promises to be a challenging but enjoyable campaign.
Indeed, The News understands that Esbjerg forward Elias Sorensen is closing in on a move to Fratton Park, which is a major boost followng news that Colby Bishop will undergo heart surgery in the coming days.
But what could Pompey’s starting XI and bench look like for that trip to Elland Road on Saturday, August 10, based on the players currently at the club?
Here’s what we believe is the Blues’ current strongest line-up with that game looming and with less than a month remaining of the transfer window.
9. Right wing: Paddy Lane
The Fratton favourite will be expected to switch flanks to accommodate Josh Murphy after he mostly starred on the Blues' left last season. | National World
10. No10: Sammy Silvera
The on-loan Middlesbrough man has already shown plenty of glimpses of what he will offer Pompey this season. | National World
11. Left-wing: Josh Murphy
The free transfer arrival from fellow promotion winners Oxford as been one of Pompey's standout performers in pre-season. | National World
12. Centre-forward: Kusini Yengi
All eyes will be on the popular Aussue to fill the void created by the unfortunate news that Colby Bishop requires heart surgery. | National World