Mousinho frustrated with 'apologetic' defending

Portsmouth tasted their first Championship defeat of the season on Saturday at the hands of Norwich City

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho shared his frustration at his side's defending and performance as they lost to Norwich City on Saturday.

The Blues conceded two goals from set pieces in the first half and despite scoring late were unable to come away with anything.

"I'm really disappointed with the result," Mousinho told BBC Radio Solent.

"There's a lot to unpack, there wasn't a huge amount in the game apart from being really poor around some of the set pieces, I think we lacked some belief coming into the game.

"We apologetically defended the first one to allow (Harry) Darling to have a free header in the box and that isn't good enough.

"We end the game scratching our heads as to why we didn't get an equaliser, there is definite contact in the late challenge on Connor Ogilvie, It's a definite penalty and I'll speak to the referee and find out why he didn't give it."

One moment of concern for Mousinho will be around the fitness of attacker Callum Lang.

The 26-year-old appeared to go down clutching his hamstring before being substituted in Saturday's game against Norwich.

"Callum Lang felt his hamstring so we will see, let's hope it isn't too serious as it would be a massive blow if we lose him."