That’s Kieron Freeman, who continues his recovery from an ankle injury, while Haji Mnoga might not be thrown straight into the first-team frame on his return from non-league Weymouth.
Despite utilising wing-backs for the majority of the campaign, Danny Cowley reverted back to a back four for the remaining games of the season - seeing Hayden Carter play the right full-back role.
Yet his return to Blackburn, along with Callum Johnson’s expected summer departure following a season on loan at Accrington, means the Blues are likely to require a new addition for this position in the summer.
As a result, we’ve scouted around League One and League Two to uncover who Pompey could potentially eye to fill that gap.
Here’s what we found.
Yet his return to Blackburn, along with Callum Johnson’s expected summer departure following a season on loan at Accrington, means the Blues are likely to require a new addition for this position in the summer.
5. Tom Hamer
Club: Burton; Age: 22; Appearances this season: 45; Goals: 1; Assists: 2; Contract situation: Out-of-contract Photo: Naomi Baker
6. Cameron Norman
Club: Newport; Age: 26; Appearances this season: 46; Goals: 1; Assists: 4; Contract situation: Out-of-contract Photo: Pete Norton
7. Robbie McKenzie
Club: Newport; Age: 26; Appearances this season: 46; Goals: 1; Assists: 4; Contract situation: Out-of-contract Photo: Jacques Feeney
8. Aaron McGowan
Club: Northampton; Age: 25; Appearances this season: 42; Goals: 2; Assists: 1; Contract situation: One-year remaining Photo: Pete Norton