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[Selsey Bill]

Alex Robertson not in the Australian squad. This is huge for us

[jam tomorrow]

Good for us but I’m sure Roberson will be disappointed but let’s make the most of him Soceroos loss is our gain

[BlueinPLtwenty]

I was hoping that Yengi would not be chosen

[Pompey1984+1]

I think we may see a forward come in on loan or perhaps pick up someone in the Paddy Lane mould of last season.

[StMonkton]

Our loanees have been pretty productive so far.

Am I right that most are for the whole season?
We’ve been caught before where a great few months loan in the Autumn results in a recall to the detriment of our squad.
Can anyone confirm the status?

[Blue Walter]

Our loanees have been pretty productive so far.

Am I right that most are for the whole season?
We’ve been caught before where a great few months loan in the Autumn results in a recall to the detriment of our squad.
Can anyone confirm the status?

I think most concern is attached to Kamara with his current form. He has progressively got better recently so much so that Norwich may see him as being useful in their first team squad now rather than later. The Asia Cup is a bit of a concern as well and Robertson has been in good form, perhaps a little dip recently, but I but don't think he would get anywhere the City first team squad at the moment and appears to be out of the running for Australia.. I think it is most crucial that we are able to keep him because he is our most skilful and talented midfield player. He provides the class and cutting edge in our attacking third. As for Yengi I think it is a double edged sword with him because if he was to go to the Asia Cup and play it would be good for his development. On the other hand he has shown he can stand in for Bishop and I think he will get more game time now.

[PeteM]

Our loanees have been pretty productive so far.

Am I right that most are for the whole season?
We’ve been caught before where a great few months loan in the Autumn results in a recall to the detriment of our squad.
Can anyone confirm the status?

All three (Kamara, Robertson and Anjorin) are on season long loans. It is standard to have a recall clause in January but I can't see any reason for Anjorin or Robertson to be recalled as they are some way off first team consideration at their parent club. Mousinho addressed the chances of Kamara being recalled by Norwich recently and said the two clubs had discussed it but Norwich were very happy with him staying at Pompey as things stood. So I think it's likely we'll see them stay with us for the rest of the season (hopefully), unless Norwich change manager before the end of January!

[Jack_Tinn]

You'd think Pompey would use the two loan spots that they have available. Perhaps for a centre half and a striker.

Easier to get a player in on loan you'd think in January to boost the squad depth than to be able to sign a permanent player who would make an impact on the first team.

Not Anjorin's fault but he is not going to be fit from his hamstring tear until mid Feb apparently. If this is the case then perhaps Pompey agree with Chelsea to terminate his loan in January and use that space/budget to get in another player on loan.