Pompey's Shaughnessy out for 'short to medium term'
Conor Shaughnessy started his career at Leeds United
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Portsmouth defender Conor Shaughnessy is facing a spell on the sidelines but forward Josh Murphy could return for this weekend's Championship trip to Ipswich.
Shaughnessy was forced off in the second half of last Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Sheffield Wednesday with a hamstring injury and Pompey boss John Mousinho has revealed they won't be seeing him back in action for a while.
"We're not sure on the extent of it yet," Mousinho told BBC Radio Solent.
"We're waiting to see a specialist off the back of the scan but he's definitely out for the short to medium term."
The head coach has been able to provide better news on winger Murphy who missed last weekend's loss because of an ankle problem and forward Harvey Blair who is yet to make an appearance this season.
"Josh Murphy is 50/50 - he's going to train on Friday and we'll see where he's at for the game on Saturday," added Mousinho.
"Harvey is back in full training but Saturday is probably a step too far so we'll look to get him back in for Watford (1 October) or Middlesbrough (4 October)."
