Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has announced that winger Josh Murphy will remain sidelined until the team’s match against Stoke City later this month. Murphy, 30, has been recovering from an ankle injury and has missed the last four matches.
Injury Updates
Mousinho confirmed the club’s cautious approach to Murphy’s recovery. He stated, “We are still monitoring Murphy’s situation.” The manager emphasized that they are not rushing his return to ensure he is fully healed.
According to Mousinho, the most likely return date for Murphy is the Stoke game on October 25. Both Leicester City and Coventry City matches preceding that date will be too soon for him.
Other Player Injuries
In addition to Murphy, Portsmouth also faces injury concerns with several other players:
- Callum Lang (hamstring) – no imminent return
- Nicolas Schmid (hand) – not ready for matches soon
- Conor Shaughnessy (hamstring) – still sidelined
- Franco Umeh (leg) – expected to be out for approximately four to five weeks
Upcoming Matches
Portsmouth will seek their second away win of the season when they face Leicester City on Saturday at 19:45 BST. So far this season, the club has managed to garner five points from away matches, which is more than one-third of the total points accumulated last year.
Playing Style Development
Mousinho noted an improvement in the team’s performance away from home. He reflected on a more defined playing style that emphasizes solidity and pragmatism. He expressed confidence in their progress since the loss to West Brom in January last year.
Fans can catch more insights and updates from Portsmouth through various media, including podcasts that feature interviews with Mousinho and other club content on El-Balad.
