Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett not concerned about playing Sunderland so early in the League One season

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 15th Aug 2019, 14:34 BST
Updated 19th Aug 2019, 10:45 BST
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Pompey boss Kenny Jackett has admitted that the timing of their latest battle with Sunderland does not concern him.

The Blues will make the long journey up to the North East to face the Black Cats for the lunchtime kick-off in League One on Saturday.

Sunderland and Pompey are set to reignite their rivalry from last season in front of the TV camera, but playing them so early in the season isn’t a worry for Jackett.

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He said: ‘I don’t really worry about things like that, you’ve got to play them sometime and whether you're ready or they are, it's got to be faced and that's it.

Portsmouth's Manager Kenny Jackett. Picture: Joe PeplerPortsmouth's Manager Kenny Jackett. Picture: Joe Pepler