Unwell Ronan Curtis missing from Portsmouth FA Cup action at Bristol City

The Republic of Ireland international is not included in the expanded 20-man squad for the competition.

Curtis has complained of feeling unwell and is not present at Ashton Gate as a precaution.

However, he tested negative in the recent round of testing conducted in the week.

Instead, Michael Jacobs is handed his first start since Sunderland in October, lining up on the left wing.

Elsewhere in the side, Jack Whatmough must wait to make his return following coronavirus.

With Rasmus Nicolaisen keeping his place alongside Sean Raggett in defence, the 24-year-old is on the expanded nine-man bench.

Following Cam Prings recall by Bristol City from his Fratton Park loan, Lee Brown starts at left-back.

The Blues vice-captain had been absent through hamstring injury, but is now fit-again and back in the side.

Pompey’s bench includes out-of-favour duo Paul Downing and James Bolton, along with Bryn Morris.

Meanwhile, Alex Bass is out with a minor calf problem, with his role as back-up keeper taken by Duncan Turnbull.

Pompey: MacGillivray, Johnson, Raggett, Nicolaise, Brown, Harness, Cannon, Naylor, Jacobs, Williams, Marquis.

Subs: Turnbull, Morris, Downing, Bolton, Hiwula, Close, Mnoga, Whatmough, Harrison.