Portsmouth show promise despite Carabao Cup exit to West Ham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Portsmouth faced West Ham United in the Carabao Cup first round but subsequently exited the tournament. The match saw Portsmouth perform well for 40 minutes, taking an early lead before allowing West Ham to capitalize on their Premier League experience. Manager John Mousinho highlighted the foundation for a strong squad, noting recent signings nearing completion. The team faces challenges with depth in key positions as they prepare for the upcoming weeks.
- •Portsmouth led for 40 minutes against West Ham in the Carabao Cup.
- •Rocco Shein and Adrian Segecic were standout performers.
- •West Ham's quality proved decisive in the latter stages.
- •Portsmouth is finalizing deals for Abu Kamara and Ryan Kavuma-McQueen.
- •Concerns remain over squad depth in critical areas.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Portsmouth analysis: Cause for optimism despite cup exit
"Fans usually take a 'glass half-full' approach in August. For Portsmouth, there were positives against West Ham in the Carabao Cup.
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