Zak Swanson is closing in on a Pompey return at Exeter.Zak Swanson is closing in on a Pompey return at Exeter.
Zak Swanson is closing in on a Pompey return at Exeter.

Portsmouth predicted line-up v Exeter City: Three changes as players return for Boxing Day clash - in pictures

By Jordan Cross
Published 23rd Dec 2022, 14:00 BST
Updated 23rd Dec 2022, 14:18 BST
Pompey aim to end their recent League One woes as they go to Exeter City on Boxing Day.

But how does Danny Cowley go about injecting impetus into his team’s third-tier season once again? Here’s how we think the Blues will go at St James Park.

Just about the only player to emerge with credit against MK Dons. Will continue on Boxing Day.

1. Josh Griffiths - goalkeeper

Just about the only player to emerge with credit against MK Dons. Will continue on Boxing Day. Photo: Jason Brown

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A return to fitness for the Arsenal signing holds the key to a return to a back four at Exeter. Will be a close call whether Swanson is announced fit.

2. Zak Swanson - right-back

A return to fitness for the Arsenal signing holds the key to a return to a back four at Exeter. Will be a close call whether Swanson is announced fit. Photo: Jason Brown

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Was surprisingly dropped and missed last weekend. Whatever the formation, the no-nonsense defender has to return at Exeter.

3. Sean Raggett - centre-back

Was surprisingly dropped and missed last weekend. Whatever the formation, the no-nonsense defender has to return at Exeter. Photo: Jason Brown

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Didn't work out well for the skipper against MK Dons, but expected to continue and hopefully look more secure alongside Raggett.

4. Clark Robertson - centre-back

Didn't work out well for the skipper against MK Dons, but expected to continue and hopefully look more secure alongside Raggett. Photo: Jason Brown

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