Pompey without three best players going into derby

BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator Andrew Moon gives his thoughts before Sunday's south coast derby.

Portsmouth forward Callum Lang in action at Fratton Park
Callum Lang has been linked with a move away this January [Rex Features]

Portsmouth went to St Mary's in September as big underdogs and put in a good performance, arguably having the better of the goalless draw.

The bookmakers have Southampton favourites again this time but there will be a different feel at Fratton Park and few would be stunned if Portsmouth do manage a victory.

However, it's worth remembering Southampton's team cost vastly more to put together than Portsmouth's and their wage bill is multiples of Pompey's.

The Blues will also be without Josh Murphy, Callum Lang and Conor Shaughnessy, their three best players.

If John Mousinho can add a south coast derby win to his impressive list of achievements at the club, it will cement his legacy as one of the best managers at Fratton Park in recent memory.

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