And the Blues boss has detailed a number of options for players who can fill in for Connor Ogilvie, in the event of losing their only orthodox option in that position.
Farrell’s loss for the season to a knee injury had put a focus on potentially recruiting in that department, before the close of the window on February 3.
Mousinho explained that won’t be the case, however, as they look to prioritise business at the other end of the pitch in the final nine days of activity.
Now the head coach has explained the contingency considerations over Ogilvie, with right-backs Zak Swanson and Jordan Williams seen as players who can move to the other side of the pitch.
Central defender Tom McIntyre has played in the position for his side previously, with Matt Ritchie also has having experience of the role – though Mousinho is loathe to move the Gosport boy from the right flank.
‘We certainly thought we needed some competition at left-back as cover first and foremost for injuries and suspensions, but we also wanted Jacob to push for a place in the first team.
‘Jacob had that game against Sheffield United and people were pleased with him at the back end of that, in terms of how well he’d done with his first taste of English football.
‘We were looking forward to seeing how that progressed, but it just hasn’t worked out from an injury perspective.’
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