Source: Daily_Mail
Portsmouth's FA Cup semi-final hero Kevin-Prince Boateng stranded by volcanic ash cloud
Wembley hero: Portsmouth's Kevin-Prince Boateng [LNB]Portsmouth boss Avram Grant could be without influential midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng against Aston Villa on Saturday because of the volcanic ash cloud.[LNB]The 23-year-old has been left stranded in Germany by the problem in Iceland that has created flight chaos throughout northern Europe.[LNB]Boateng was instrumental in Portsmouth's FA Cup semi-final victory overSpurs, making the first goal for Frederic Picquionne, before netting the second from the penalty spot.[LNB]Grant gave him time off to spend with his family but will now be without one of his key players in the Barclays Premier League clash at Fratton Park. [LNB]Although the Israeli admitted Boateng may not even have been fit to play as he is suffering from an ankle complaint.[LNB]He said: 'We told Kevin he could go home to see his family after the semi-final and he was due to come back on Thursday.[LNB]'But he was unable to get a flight and now he's talking about coming back by car - but how long will that take, about a week?'[LNB] Spot on: Boateng slams home Portsmouth's penalty to seal the semi-final victory[LNB]'He played 120 minutes at Wembley and even if he does get back intime to face Villa we don't know how fit he'll be after his recentankle problems.'[LNB]Grant also revealed that he is unlikely to be able to play Nigerian striker Kanu in any of Portsmouth's remaining games.[LNB]Kanuhas made 25 appearances for Pompey this season and should he makeanother one he will be automatically entitled to a new contract to playin the Championship next season.[LNB] Spurs loan star Jamie O'Hara may miss out on Portsmouth's big day at FA Cup final Premier League could demand proof of funds to avoid repeat of Portsmouth's four-owner farce PORTSMOUTH FC
