'It would have been stupid' - Portsmouth boss explains duo's watching briefs for draw at Derby

By Mark McMahon
Published 30th Apr 2023, 11:00 BST
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John Mousinho has explained the reason behind Harry Jewitt-White’s Pompey absence against Derby.

The Blues head coach also revealed why Tom Lowery was an unused substitute for the game at Pride Park that finished 1-1.

The midfield duo were the only changes to the side that beat Accrington the previous Saturday, with Joe Morrell and Joe Pigott promoted to the starting XI.

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Teenager Jewitt-White’s involvement against Accy from the start represented his full league debut for Pompey.

Yet he wasn’t even on the bench for the trip to Derby as he was demoted from the match-day squad completely, acting as 19th man.

That was purely tactical as the Blues welcomed back Morrell following a four-match ban.

Yet for Lowery it was a safety-first approach as the midfielder wasn’t 100-per-cent fit after picking up a knock.

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