The stoppage has meant Danny Cowley has received a clean bill of health apart from Kieron Freeman and Reeco Hackett, who remain sidelined until the end of the season.
Elsewhere, Clark Robertson, Tyler Walker have shaken off the knocks they picked up before the break, while Michael Jacobs has now fully recovered from his knee injury.
With Pompey failing to score in all three of their games before the stoppage, we could see the former Lincoln boss make a host of changes as he looks to get his side firing again.
Here’s how we believe the blues may shape up tonight.
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The Republic of Ireland internationally fell ill while on duty with his country during the break but has since returned to Pompey and has recovered well.
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Carter has been a level above since his arrival in January. Pompey’s hierarchy believe his impressive performances might mean the Blackburn man might not return next season.
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Raggett has been a rock in Pompey’s back line, missing just one game this term. His solid performances have meant he’s one of the leading contenders to be awarded this year’s player of the season.
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The Blues’ skipper wasn’t up to match fitness before the break but has since returned to full fitness. He started in Pompey’s last game against Wycombe and could keep his place in the starting line-up ahead of an unfortunate Connor Ogilvie.
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