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Portsmouth manager confirms Thomas Waddingham's injury looks serious

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Portsmouth manager confirms Thomas Waddingham's injury looks serious

Summary

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho stated that Thomas Waddingham's injury during their season opener does not appear promising. Waddingham entered the match against West Ham as a substitute but left the field limping just eight minutes later. The striker had already missed most of the previous season due to injury. Mousinho expressed concern over the incident, highlighting the challenge that caused the injury and the challenges faced in Waddingham's rehabilitation process. The extent of the injury is currently unknown.

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•Waddingham sustained an injury in Portsmouth's match against West Ham
•The striker limped off just eight minutes after coming on
•He missed almost the entire last season due to injury
•Mousinho expressed disappointment over the challenge that caused the injury
•The severity of Waddingham's injury is yet to be determined

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8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Portsmouth boss reveals latest injury blow ‘doesn’t look good’

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Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has admitted the injury sustained by Thomas Waddingham in their season opener “doesn’t look good”.The Australian striker came on as a second half substitute during ...
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