The challenge for £500,000 Crystal Palace capture after offering surprise Portsmouth boost

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has challenged £500,000 signing Franco Umeh to stay fit and showcase his talent following a surprise return to the matchday squad. The 21-year-old former Crystal Palace winger was named on the bench for Portsmouth's 2-1 victory over Millwall on Saturday, having managed just 46 minutes of playing time across two appearances since signing last summer due to recurring injury setbacks.

Umeh's latest recovery follows an injury sustained against Kuwait Sports Club in pre-season. Meanwhile, Mousinho reported further positive fitness news ahead of Saturday's match against Burnley, revealing that Conor Shaughnessy and Josh Murphy are expected to return from groin injuries after missing the Millwall fixture.