Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has confirmed that attacking pair Callum Lang and Josh Murphy will not return to action until February. Forward Lang is likely to be out for another four weeks after picking up a second hamstring injury this season following their 1-1 draw with QPR on Boxing Day. The 27-year-old has already had surgery in August after coming off against Norwich City, and has managed eight appearances all season. Winger Josh Murphy could miss another three or four weeks due to what Mousinho has described as "a number of different ailments", and the club are being cautious. Defender Hayden Matthews is out for at least eight weeks after sustaining an ankle injury against Bristol City.

Source: BBC January 08, 2026 22:53 UTC