Too many players currently out of form means it’s a necessity.
Although, tonight’s opponents – in-form Oxford and Pompey’s play-off conquerors last season – could tempt Kenny Jackett to keep changes to a minimum as he gives key individuals another chance to play their way back into his good books.
Yet, if the manager does decide to shake it up, here’s what Pompey’s starting XI at the Kassam Stadium could look like...
Yet, if the manager does decide to shake it up, here’s what Pompey’s starting XI at the Kassam Stadium could look like...