Portsmouth striker Bishop doubtful for league opener

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Colby Bishop has scored 56 goals since joining Portsmouth from Accrington Stanley three years ago

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Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop could miss the start of the Championship season with injury.

The 28-year-old hurt his groin in training last week and was not part of the squad for Pompey's final pre-season friendly as they beat Dutch side PEC Zwolle 1-0 on Saturday.

Bishop scored scored 11 goals in 32 Championship games last season and found the net twice in a 4-0 friendly win over Reading last month.

Portsmouth begin the Championship season with a trip to Oxford United on Saturday.

"Colby has picked up a bit of an injury, a bit of a muscular injury," head coach John Mousinho told BBC Sport.

"We'll see how that progresses, but at the moment he's doubtful for next week."