Mousinho prepares Portsmouth for Burnley challenge

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 19:57 · Archive

Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho says his in-form side must adapt as they travel to face struggling Burnley on Saturday.

Portsmouth travel to face Burnley on Saturday with Portsmouth's John Mousinho warning his side to be adaptable against "incredibly dangerous" opposition. Pompey are unbeaten in their last four matches, earning ten points from those games.

Burnley are among the struggling sides in the Championship, sitting third-bottom without a home win since 18 October 2025. The Clarets sacked head coach Nicky Hayden following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Lincoln. On Wednesday, Swiss coach Fabio Celestini was appointed as Burnley's new manager to replace the interim charge of Michael Jackson.

Mouseinho told BBC Radio Solent that he was "really surprised" at Burnley's early-season struggles and expected them "to be right up there". He acknowledged that a managerial change often galvanises a team, saying changing the manager and freshening things up usually brings "a reaction from the players and a different reaction from everyone at Turf Moor".

After the Burnley trip, Portsmouth host Swansea on Tuesday and face Stoke on 7 November before an international break. Mousinho said wingers Josh Murphy and central defender Conor Shaughnessy could be available, depending on their recovery from returning to full training.

How it is being reported

• Portsmouth boss John Mousinho makes intriguing Burnley admission amid terrible Turf Moor recordPompey make the long trip to face early Championship strugglers Burnley on Saturday.The News, Portsmouth · 29 Oct, 14:30
• Mousinho warning ahead of Burnley tripPortsmouth head coach John Mousinho tells BBC Radio Solent in-form Pompey will need to adapt as they head to dangerous Burnley.BBC Hampshire · 29 Oct, 13:29
• Why Portsmouth's 'excellent' £3m man is impressing John MousinhoThe Serbian striker has scored three times in 11 matches since arriving in English footballThe News, Portsmouth · 29 Oct, 11:30
• Portsmouth boss John Mousinho addresses concerns over January exit for Chelsea starletThe England Under-18 international has made 12 appearances of Pompey, scoring onceThe News, Portsmouth · 28 Oct, 17:30

In this story: Portsmouth · John Mousinho · Burnley · Fabio Celestini · Nicky Hayden · Josh Murphy · Conor Shaughnessy

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