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Murphy Ready to Roar After Injury Setback
14 Jul
Summary
- Murphy expects to be fit for the new campaign after surgery.
- He aims to play more than his 16 appearances last season.
- Portsmouth's league season starts at home to QPR.
Portsmouth winger Josh Murphy is anticipating a return to full fitness in time for the new season, following a challenging period of injury. The 31-year-old winger was limited to just 16 appearances during the 2025-26 Championship campaign, a season marked by the team's fight for survival.
Murphy recently underwent surgery to address a groin injury that had been troubling him for approximately a year, alongside a foot issue. He has confirmed he is now pain-free and is concentrating on his rehabilitation to regain match sharpness.
The player expressed his determination to be available for the league opener and beyond, stating his goal is to play in all league games. This contrasts with his limited involvement last season, which he deemed unsatisfactory. Portsmouth's league campaign is set to commence at home against QPR, following an earlier EFL Cup tie against West Ham. Since joining Portsmouth in the summer of 2024, Murphy has accumulated 58 appearances and scored seven goals.
