Portsmouth fans all say same thing about Marlon Pack ahead of Derby County clash
Portsmouth fans believe there’s an opportunity for Marlon Pack to feature this weekend.
It is a crucial game at the bottom of the table as two teams desperate to avoid dropping back into League One meet at Fratton Park.
Pompey are three points above Derby, providing the visitors with plenty of incentive to try and pick up a win on the road to pull the Blues even further into trouble.
John Mousinho’s men are currently just three points above the relegation zone, and with five games left, every single fixture will be like a cup final until safety is secured.
A defeat on Saturday (12 April) could have a devastating impact on the team and their fight for survival, which places plenty of pressure on the squad.
Portsmouth have no room for error against Derby
Pompey head into this crucial six-pointer off the back of two consecutive defeats, and that is something that they must put behind them immediately.
Mousinho’s squad have been impressive at Fratton Park throughout this season, in comparison to their disastrous away from, which is essentially the reason they’re in this situation.
| Championship table | Games Played | Won | Lost | Points |
| 17. Portsmouth | 41 | 12 | 20 | 45 |
The Blues have won just two away games all season, which has pulled them down into the depths of the division as they’re set to be scrambling for points in the final five games.
However, the Opta supercomputer has made Portsmouth the heavy favourites for this weekend’s fixture, and fans will be hoping that prediction turns out correct.
Portsmouth fans want Marlon Pack to start
Pompey are heading into the game against Derby with a number of injury concerns as Rob Atkinson and Conor Shaughnessy are both set to be unavailable.
It will stretch Mousinho’s defensive options, which is why fans believe that Pack could be brought back into the starting lineup to fill that gap.
The 34-year-old brings tons of experience with him and has the ability to play in multiple positions, but he hasn’t started the last four matches.
Pack didn’t play at all in midweek and has only managed 24 minutes in total during his past three appearances, but supporters believe the captain should get a run out against Derby.