Portsmouth winger Josh Murphy to miss eight weeks following groin surgery

Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho confirmed that winger Josh Murphy will be sidelined for approximately eight weeks after undergoing surgery on a groin injury. The 31-year-old sustained the injury during a 3-1 win against Lincoln on August 22. Murphy had previously struggled with fitness issues throughout the 2025-26 campaign and only recently returned to the first-team rotation. Club officials opted for the surgical procedure to address recurring issues, with the goal of ensuring the player remains physically sound for the remainder of the season. The expected recovery timeline targets a return to action in late October. Portsmouth continues its Championship schedule with a home match against Derby County at Fratton Park on Tuesday.

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