Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola losing patience with Vincent Kompany following latest injury blow


PEP GUARDIOLA is losing patience with Vincent Kompany following his latest injury blow.

The Manchester City captain only returned from a muscular problem in Saturday’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth, with Guardiola saying afterwards he would “pray” he stays fit.

Pep Guardiola is losing patience with Vincent Kompany after his latest KO
Pep Guardiola is losing patience with Vincent Kompany after his latest KO
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But Kompany, 31, pulled up after just 11 minutes of Wednesday night’s 1-0 victory at Newcastle.

The defender had a scan yesterday to try to find the nature of his latest setback.

But boss Guardiola is becoming increasingly frustrated at Kompany, who has featured in just nine matches this season.

Speaking after the Newcastle win, Guardiola groaned: “I don’t know what is going to happen.

Vincent Kompany hands Fernandinho the captain's armband before he is taken off at Newcastle
Vincent Kompany hands Fernandinho the captain’s armband before he is taken off at Newcastle
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Vincent Kompany was substituted against Newcastle after suffering a fresh injury
Vincent Kompany was substituted against Newcastle after suffering a fresh injury
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“Unfortunately he is injured again like the last three years.

“We are going to see how long it will be before he is ready.”


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