Portsmouth boss reveals latest injury blow ‘doesn’t look good’

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has expressed his concern over the severity of the injury sustained by young striker Thomas Waddingham during the team's recent match against West Ham. The 21-year-old Australian player was brought on as a substitute late in the game, but had to leave the field just eight minutes later due to his injury. This marks Waddingham's second prolonged absence from action this season, following a long injury spell last year.

Mousinho acknowledged that the team must take responsibility for their role in Waddingham's injury, questioning the effectiveness of their rehab programs and conditioning strategies. He described the current incident as "doubly disappointing," as Waddingham had already faced significant setbacks since last August. The Portsmouth manager expressed deep sympathy for the young player, stating that the situation was "pretty serious" given his prior recovery challenges and the recent incident during the match at the London Stadium.