Portsmouth boss John Mousinho spoke to BBC Radio Solent following Monday’s 1-0 defeat by Derby County at Fratton Park.
“There is a bit of a sense of deja vu, definitely from the Sheffield United and Hull games [both 1-0 defeats at home],” he said.
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“I thought we controlled the game and we got into some really good areas. But ultimately, when we look back at it, we were let down by the quality of the final ball and decision-making in the final third.
“When we put balls into the box with quality, we weren’t quite there and then when we did have bodies in the box, we put it into the goalkeeper’s hands or behind for a goal kick.
“Our night was pretty frustrating because I think we have played well for large parts of that game and we have done 90% of the things that we are asking the boys to do really well. We just haven’t added the quality in the final third.”
On the battle against relegation: “There is no need to panic, but at the same time we need to show a sense of urgency.
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“Bizarrely, with one point in five games, we are still a point out of the relegation zone with a game in hand, so it’s not terminal, but we do have to find a way to go and win at the weekend.”
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