(Credit: Imago)
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Every Portsmouth match Callum Lang will miss as injury timeline revealed 

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Jack Dawson

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Callum Lang is currently sidelined at Portsmouth after his injury against Norwich City.

The attacker was highly important for Pompey last season, netting 10 Championship goals.

However, Lang was withdrawn in Portsmouth’s 2-1 defeat to Norwich with a suspected hamstring injury.

Now, ahead the West Brom match on Saturday, John Mousinho has updated fans on the situation with Lang. 

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho looks on
Mousinho may struggle to replace Lang in the team (Credit: Imago)

Callum Lang could be out for eight weeks at Portsmouth

Lang did have an excellent start to the 2025/26 campaign at Portsmouth.

Therefore, any injury to the attacker would no doubt be a blow going into the final fixtures before the international break. 

Now, Mousinho confirmed on 20 August via Ian Wilding on X that Lang is set to be out for a maximum of eight weeks.

  • Lang joined Portsmouth in 2024 from Wigan
  • Here, the attacker has helped Pompey reach and stay in the Championship
  • Lang could miss the South Coast derby on 14 September

If this does happen, then Portsmouth will be without the 26-year-old for seven matches, including the South Coast derby against Southampton. 

However, there is a possibility that he returns in just four weeks, which could put him in contention for the match against the Saints. 

Nevertheless, what is certain is that Lang will be out of the West Brom and Preston ties in the coming weeks. 

Can Portsmouth survive without Callum Lang?

It is no doubt going to be difficult for Portsmouth now that they have lost Lang.

According to Fotmob on 20 August, the winger great first two matches in the Championship, and has already produced a 0.82 xA.

Callum Lang Championship stats in the 2025/26 campaign
Expected assists 0.82
Chances created 3
Successful crosses 4
Successful dribbles 3
Touches in opposition box 8
Duels won12
Lang has had a great start to the new campaign

Therefore, Portsmouth may need to replace Lang before the transfer window shuts.

A loan move or a short-term deal for a free agent could be possible and would help add cover in case another injury occurs this season. 

Hopefully, Mousinho has a plan for Pompey to cope with the loss of one of their star players.

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