Rasmus Nicolaisen returns for Portsmouth, but no start for Jack Whatmough in Blackpool clash

The Dane comes in for James Bolton in the centre of defence to partner Sean Raggett following the midweek loss at Bristol Rovers.

Meanwhile, Bolton fails to make the 18-man squad, with Jack Whatmough handed a place on the bench as the defensive back up.

Nicolaisen represents one of two changes, with Marcus Harness also back in Pompey’s side.

He replaces George Byers, who joins Whatmough among the substitutes, despite an encouraging showing at the Memorial Stadium.

As a consequence, the Blues have changed from a 4-3-3 and appear to be lining up in a 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1.

That means either Ryan Williams or Marcus Harness operating off John Marquis.

The identity of the second attacker will become clear when the match against Blackpool kicks off.

Meanwhile, boss Kenny Jackett is at the match following his operation to remove a mole, although it is not certain about the extent of his involvement.

Pompey: MacGillivray, Johnson, Raggett, Nicolaisen, Daniels, Harness, Naylor, Cannon, Curtis, Williams, Marquis.

Subs: Ward, White, Whatmough, Hiwula, Harrison, Byers, Brown.