We look at what we feel Kenny Jackett could go – not what we would do ourselves – as the Blues welcome Lee Johnson's in-form side to Fratton Park tomorrow with the pressure on.
The players and their positions are highlighted, so please ignore the numbers.
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2. Goalkeeper - Craig MacGillivray
Nightmare on Saturday, but seems unlikely that Ward will replace him Photo: Daniel Chesterton
3. Right-back - James Bolton
How Pompey need him fit to restore some balance to the defence Photo: Joe Pepler
4. Centre-back - Jack Whatmough
A move back to the middle of defence seems the most sensible and necessary approach Photo: Jason Brown