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Portsmouth boss Marko Milovanović injury verdict as striker faces stint on sidelines ahead of Stoke City

The Pompey boss offers his view on the big Serb striker’s injury and the fitness verdict amid a frantic run of Championship fixtures.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:00 AM
Portsmouth boss Marko Milovanović injury verdict as striker faces stint on sidelines ahead of Stoke City
Key Things to Know
  • Marko Milovanović faces a stint on the sidelines after suffering a quad injury against Swansea City.
  • Portsmouth manager John Mousinho confirmed the striker pulled up just as Portsmouth prepared to substitute him.
  • Milovanović is expected to miss Portsmouth's upcoming Championship fixture against Stoke City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho confirmed that striker Marko Milovanović faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a quad injury. The Serbian forward pulled up during the second half of Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Swansea City at Fratton Park, precisely as Portsmouth prepared to substitute him off.

Milovanović is set to miss the upcoming clash against Stoke City while awaiting scan results. Mousinho stated there were no physical warning signs prior to the incident, attributing recent squad injuries to a demanding schedule that also left midfielder Iyad Mohamed dealing with a calf issue.

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