That’s followed a substantial overhaul this summer as Pompey brought in 14 new faces to supplement a decent core of players already at the club.
But how have those men fared so far? We’ve rated John Mousinho’s squad on their performances to date.
![Had a period of adjustment after arriving on loan from Norwich, but now gaining momentum and showing signs of the talent and pace to cause damage at this level.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA3Yjk4NmVmLTczYTUtNDE5MC05Mjc0LTc5ZTNlZGUwZDY4NToyYjY1ZDQ5Ny0xNjNhLTRjOWQtYWMxYy00ODQ5M2I1YjY3NGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
17. Abu Kamara 6.5
Had a period of adjustment after arriving on loan from Norwich, but now gaining momentum and showing signs of the talent and pace to cause damage at this level.Photo: Jason Brown
![The Fratton faithful have a new darling after the impact made by Saydee so far. His pitbull approach has been too much for a lot of defences to handle - and has made his manager find a starting spot for the Bournemouth arrival.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ4ZTQ5OTcxLTNmZTUtNDAwYi04MWEzLTNjODgwNWE3M2IxMDoyOTgyMWNiOS05N2U3LTRhZWQtYTNkZi1lMTUwYzM1NTQxMTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
18. Christian Saydee - 8
The Fratton faithful have a new darling after the impact made by Saydee so far. His pitbull approach has been too much for a lot of defences to handle - and has made his manager find a starting spot for the Bournemouth arrival.Photo: Jason Brown
![Been plenty of positivity from the left-sided new boy, whether at left-back or further forward. One weak Carabao Cup half against Peterborough aside, when he was given little support, has shown quality in and out of possession.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlmNWNhODFjLWM1OWQtNGQ1Zi04MmQ4LWMxYzliMWI0ZDRlNzo2YjgxNWE2Yi1jNWY4LTQ2ZWYtYjNlNi03ZGIzMzZlNzA5YmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
19. Jack Sparkes - 7
Been plenty of positivity from the left-sided new boy, whether at left-back or further forward. One weak Carabao Cup half against Peterborough aside, when he was given little support, has shown quality in and out of possession.Photo: Jason Brown
![Yengi SZN started from the off, after the Aussie striker's exciting opening to life in England. Injury, of course, halted his progress but there's big hopes about what can be this season from the summer arrival.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjljOTdhYTNjLWRiOTEtNDRiMy1hM2JlLTU4YTQzMzI5N2UzNzoyNDg3MTZjNy01YmIxLTRlYmItYmFlNS1mMzg5M2NhMzI3NmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
20. Kusini Yengi - 7
Yengi SZN started from the off, after the Aussie striker's exciting opening to life in England. Injury, of course, halted his progress but there's big hopes about what can be this season from the summer arrival.Photo: Jason Brown