Blues awaiting scan result to discover full extent of full-back’s problem
Pompey are attempting to get to the bottom of a ‘very, very strange’ injury to Zak Swanson.
According to John Mousinho, the 23-year-old last week collected an ankle problem in training, ruling him out of Saturday’s encounter with Blackpool.
He remains sidelined for Tuesday night’s clash at Burton (7.45pm), with the Blues awaiting scan results they hope can identify the issue.
And Mousinho is hopeful of positive news as another Pompey player joins the lengthening injury list.
Pompey’s head coach told The News: ‘Zak is waiting for the scan results from an ankle injury; nothing major, we hope.
‘It’s a very, very strange one. He trained fully on Wednesday and, by Friday, was feeling his ankle. There’s no swelling in it, and that’s why we’ve sent him for a scan.
‘Hopefully there’s nothing wrong there and he can get out shortly, but we’re still in the dark about that for the time being.
‘He’s not going to play against Burton.’
Meanwhile, Gavin Whyte is back at Burton after missing Saturday’s 4-0 defeat due to a “family issue.”
The Northern Ireland international was set to start on the left wing against the Tangerines but was forced to withdraw, with Josh Martin taking his place.
Pompey’s manager is now hopeful that Whyte will be available for the weekend trip to Northampton.
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