Les Bleus have had a frustrating start to the season in League One, collecting eight points in their first six matches
This means that Pompey’s boss once again came under pressure from supporters sections
The Blues certainly need to find some consistent form as they aim for promotion after suffering a play-off loss to Oxford in July
Ellis Harrison is missing for the clash at Priestfield, which means it will give John Marquis an opportunity to impress up front
The ball is worked on Graham at the back post and his shot is blocked for a corner
Dangerous delivery is thrown by Whatmough makes a brave header and wins a free kick at Pompey
Pompey almost took the lead Williams arrives at signing and ctus a cross back, with a Gills defender almost transforming into his own net
John Marquis leads the line in place of injured Ellis Harrison In truth, it’s a big night for the forward, who has had a tough start to the season he hasn’t quite clicked since moving from Doncaster in July 2019
Ronan Curtis hasn’t been in form and has been substituted in the last two games, so Ryan Williams entering The front four, with Michael Jacobs starting on the left, is the same as the impressive 4-2 win at Burton
Andy Cannon takes a deeper role alongside Tom Naylor, with Ben Close falling onto the bench There have been a lot of people who wanted to see Cannon in this role so let’s see how he fares
And there is a place on the bench for 18-year-old Alfie Stanley who has been recalled from his loan to Bognor It will be a proud moment for the young striker
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