Traore missing for Pompey cup trip
New signing Djimi Traore is cup-tied as Portsmouth visit Manchester United for their fourth-round FA Cup clash at Old Trafford.
However, Noe Pamarot should be fit to return at left back after four weeks out with a groin injury.
There is a doubt over midfielder Sean Davis who has had dental problems this week but Gary O’Neil is back after a one-match ban.
Manager Harry Redknapp may play a 4-5-1 formation with ex-United star Andrew Cole, top-scorer Kanu and fit-again Benjani Mwaruwari competing for the lone striker role.
Lomana LuaLua is close to a return after a calf injury but Niko Kranjcar is still struggling with a swollen ankle and may not make the squad.
Club captain Dejan Stefanovic is still a few weeks short of a comeback following a knee operation in November.
Team from: James, Johnson, Primus, Campbell, Pamarot, Lauren, O’Neil, Davis, Thompson, Pedro Mendes, Taylor, Benjani, Kanu, Cole, Douala, Hughes, Mvuemba, O’Brien, Ashdown (gk).
