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Huge former Portsmouth favourite’s struggles continue after disastrous League One start

Christian Saydee scored seven goals in 73 appearances during his two-year Pompey stay.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 4:00 AM
Huge former Portsmouth favourite’s struggles continue after disastrous League One start
Key Things to Know
  • Christian Saydee is currently on a goal drought spanning more than 12 months and 34 league games.
  • A pre-season thigh injury against Manchester City has sidelined the Wigan striker for over two and a half months.
  • Saydee missed Wigan's opening 10 matches across all competitions, with no confirmed timetable for his return.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Portsmouth striker Christian Saydee continues to struggle following his 2025 departure from Fratton Park to Wigan Athletic. The 24-year-old forward has gone without a goal in over 12 months, having failed to score in 34 consecutive league appearances. A thigh injury sustained during a pre-season match against Manchester City has also kept him sidelined for more than two and a half months.

Saydee joined Wigan on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee after being allowed to leave by Portsmouth manager John Mousinho. Although the striker has resumed running outdoors, Latics head coach Gary Caldwell confirmed there is no established timetable for his return to competitive action after missing Wigan's opening 10 matches.

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