Kompany sidelined for 'at least a month'
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Vincent Kompany injury could leave Manchester City seeking new defender
Manchester City could move into the market for a new central defender after the news Vincent Kompany is set to be sidelined for at least a month.
The City skipper picked up a groin injury in Mondays 4-0 victory over Newcastle United and boss Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed the Belgian international will not return to action until at least the tail end of September.
And the Chilean hinted he may dip back into the transfer market to bolster his defence in the absence of his captain.
I prefer the doctor has the final word on this but I think he will be out for at least one month, said Pellegrini.
If we do strengthen (at centre-back) it will not just be because of Vincent Kompanys injury. We have a very good squad and we see what happens.
Today or tomorrow we will know exactly how long Vincent will be out for.
City are also sweating on the fitness of Matija Nastasic ahead of their trip to newly-promoted Cardiff this weekend, with the defender having returned to training this week following an ankle injury in pre-season.
Manchester City could move into the market for a new central defender after the news Vincent Kompany is set to be sidelined for at least a month.
The City skipper picked up a groin injury in Mondays 4-0 victory over Newcastle United and boss Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed the Belgian international will not return to action until at least the tail end of September.
And the Chilean hinted he may dip back into the transfer market to bolster his defence in the absence of his captain.
I prefer the doctor has the final word on this but I think he will be out for at least one month, said Pellegrini.
If we do strengthen (at centre-back) it will not just be because of Vincent Kompanys injury. We have a very good squad and we see what happens.
Today or tomorrow we will know exactly how long Vincent will be out for.
City are also sweating on the fitness of Matija Nastasic ahead of their trip to newly-promoted Cardiff this weekend, with the defender having returned to training this week following an ankle injury in pre-season.
