'I wouldn't expect him to be happy about it': Portsmouth boss explains surprise Turf Moor selection

Portsmouth FC 'I wouldn't expect him to be happy about it': Portsmouth boss explains surprise Turf Moor selection By Neil Allen Chief sports writer Comment Published 24th Sep 2024, 04:55 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now John Mousinho has lifted the lid on why Zak Swanson was preferred to Jordan Williams at Burnley. With fit-again Regan Poole restored to centre of defence to partner Tom McIntyre, it opened the door for Williams to return to his normal right-back role at Turf Moor.

However, Mousinho opted to instead keep Swanson there, having deputised for the previous three matches while the summer signing filled in as a makeshift centre-half. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sign up to our Portsmouth FC newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues.

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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. It’s clearly a blow to Williams, who has willingly switched positions early in the season to help out Pompey during their defender injury crisis.

Zak Swanson was chosen ahead of Jordan Williams at right-back for Pompey's trip to Burnley. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages | Jason Brown/.