Jackett boosted as duo back in contention for Portsmouth

Posted Friday, December 20, 2019 by PA

Portsmouth manager Kenny Jackett has Christian Burgess and Oli Hawkins back in contention for the Sky Bet League One clash with Ipswich.

Centre-back Burgess missed the 4-1 loss at Accrington because of a one-match ban, while forward Hawkins was unavailable for that match due to the birth of his first child.

Pompey defender Lee Brown is unavailable having undergone surgery on an Achilles injury after seeing a specialist.

Fellow left-back Brandon Haunstrup (meniscus) is also out, while Jack Whatmough (knee) is not yet ready to return.

Ipswich should have captain Luke Chambers and Janoi Donacien available at Fratton Park.

Chambers has been sidelined with a neck problem, while fellow defender Donacien was absent for last weekend’s loss to Bristol Rovers due to a virus.

Winger Danny Rowe, who has missed the Tractor Boys’ last two league matches, remains out after undergoing knee surgery.

Forward Freddie Sears is unlikely to be involved as he continues to build his fitness following a serious knee problem, while Kane Vincent-Young (groin), Jack Lankester (back) and Teddy Bishop (knee) remain out.