Portsmouth boss to miss matches for medical reasons

Portsmouth Football Club has announced boss Kenny Jackett is having a medical procedure later this week.

He'll be missing from training and matches from this Thursday.

Jackett told reporters he's having an operation to his arm and is likely to be out for at least two weeks.

In a statement, Portsmouth Football Club said: "With effect from this Thursday (February 18), Kenny Jackett will not be in attendance at matches or training sessions following a medical procedure that will require a short period of rest and recuperation.

"Assistant manager Joe Gallen will operate in a caretaker capacity during this time and will be assisted by first team coach Jake Wigley.

"Kenny will remain in constant contact with them both, while also able to speak to the players via video link before and after games, as well as at half-time.

"We wish Kenny a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back shortly."