Jackett takes a short break after Portsmouth's Tuesday match

Followed by

Kenny Jackett

's short-time medical  break,

's official social media account stated:

Portsmouth Football Club can advise that, with effect from this

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Thursday,

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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

— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey)

The manager will be linked with his players by video before the match and at half-time. Assistant manager,

Joe Gallen

will be in charge.

Jackett will be present in the match against

Bristol Rovers

but will not be present afterward.

Both the assistant manager and the first-team head coach will be in constant contact with Jackett.

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

A club statement read.

Having defeated

Swindon

, Portsmouth have been on a three-match unbeaten run.

Having gained 48 points so far, the

club stands in 4th place on the table.

and

have taken second and third place in the table with 1 point more than Portsmouth.

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