Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has made it clear that his ambitions stretch far beyond simple survival, as he openly spoke about his desire to emulate the standards set by Frank Lampard and the Premier League elite.
Since taking charge at Fratton Park, Mousinho has earned widespread praise for his calm authority, tactical clarity, and modern approach to management. Now, the Pompey boss has reaffirmed that his long-term vision is to build a side capable of competing at the highest level, both in style and mentality. Drawing inspiration from Lampard’s early managerial journey, Mousinho highlighted the importance of progressive football, player development, and maintaining elite standards on and off the pitch.
Speaking about Premier League benchmarks, Mousinho stressed that intensity, decision-making, and consistency are non-negotiable traits. He believes Portsmouth must prepare now for that level, even while operating outside the top flight. Training sessions, recruitment strategy, and youth integration are all being shaped with a Premier League mindset.
For Mousinho, emulating figures like Lampard is not about copying tactics, but about leadership and belief. He wants his players to think and act like top-flight professionals every day. If Pompey can continue to grow under his guidance, the gap between ambition and reality may soon begin to close, with Premier League standards no longer a distant dream but a clear target.
