Portsmouth

Hungry Zak’s on right path at Pompey

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The LeaguePaper Team
27 November 2022

By Tom Blackett

Defender Zak Swanson is relishing the chance to show what he can do at Portsmouth this season.
The 22-year-old came through the ranks at Arsenal before moving to Fratton Park this summer and has gradually made more of an impact.
“I had to wait my turn,” he told BBC Radio Solent. “That’s football, stuff happens. There was talk about a transfer at the end of the window but I wanted to stay.”
Injuries gave Swanson the chance to stake a claim for a first team starting place and he has seized the opportunity handed to him by boss Danny Cowley.
“I’m flourishing and really enjoyin...

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