Mendes in race to be fit for Villa

Pedro Mendes is a doubt for Portsmouth’s home clash with Aston Villa tomorrow after joining his side’s injury list following the superb rearguard action at Liverpool.

But, while the Portuguese midfielder is struggling with a knee injury from the goalless Anfield clash, Pompey are boosted by the news on-loan defender Glen Johnson is ready to return to the club after treatment by Chelsea’s medical personnel.