Injury looks set to scupper O'Brien comeback

Portsmouth defender Andy O’Brien is losing his fight to return for the vital Fratton Park clash with Wigan amid fears his knee injury could be more long-term than first anticipated.

Injury looks set to scupper O'Brien comeback

Portsmouth defender Andy O’Brien is losing his fight to return for the vital Fratton Park clash with Wigan amid fears his knee injury could be more long-term than first anticipated.

The Republic of Ireland centre-half has visited a specialist after suffering more pain in the joint and Pompey physio Gary Sadler, who suspects lateral ligament damage, said: “It is hard to predict when he will be back playing.

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