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‘No brainer. Unforgivable’: Portsmouth faithful all say same thing over key Southampton call

Daniel Bielica and Nicolas Schmid are battling to be John Mousinho’s Championship number one.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
‘No brainer. Unforgivable’: Portsmouth faithful all say same thing over key Southampton call
Key Things to Know
  • John Mousinho faces a goalkeeping selection dilemma between Nicolas Schmid and Daniel Bielica.
  • Portsmouth will face rivals Southampton at St Mary's following the international break.
  • Bielica replaced Schmid in the starting lineup for Portsmouth's 2-0 defeat against Derby County.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho faces a significant goalkeeping decision ahead of the upcoming south-coast derby against Southampton at St Mary's. Goalkeepers Nicolas Schmid and summer signing Daniel Bielica are competing for the starting spot after Bielica replaced Schmid in a recent 2-0 defeat to Derby County.

Supporters discussing the selection on social media strongly favored recalling the 29-year-old Schmid over Bielica. Fans pointed to Bielica's errors, including a costly giveaway against Blackburn, arguing that Schmid's shot-stopping ability and prior performances make him the preferred choice for the derby fixture.

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