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‘Dead on our feet’: Portsmouth boss explains reasoning behind resting players for Wolves clash

The Blues have lost one of the last seven Championship matches, lifting them into 13th spot…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
‘Dead on our feet’: Portsmouth boss explains reasoning behind resting players for Wolves clash
Key Things to Know
  • John Mousinho defended rotating his Portsmouth squad against Wolves because players were exhausted.
  • Portsmouth secured a 1-1 draw at Molineux in their fourth match within 10 days.
  • Terry Devlin, Ebou Adams, Rocco Shein, and Tyrese Shade were all recalled to the starting lineup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has defended rotating his lineup against Wolves, stating that his squad was exhausted amid a demanding schedule. The 1-1 draw at Molineux marked Portsmouth's fourth match in 10 days, prompting Mousinho to hand recalls to Terry Devlin, Ebou Adams, Rocco Shein, and Tyrese Shade.

Despite dealing with 10 injuries and naming two goalkeepers on the substitutes bench, Mousinho praised the incoming players for maintaining performance levels. The result moved Portsmouth to 13th place in the Championship and established a seven-point cushion above the relegation zone.

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