Vincent Kompany - 2016/17 performances

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The injury situation could prove to be a blessing of a sort for us as he's got little reason to seek a move. I was worried that he might end up squeezed out while we brought in new CBs to replace him and it would have to end badly with him. At this point, he's more in Badstuber territory where he just has to find a way to make it back to the pitch. Obviously I'm gutted for him as he's such a great player and always says the right things about the club. I'm not eager to have him retire or write him off if he's willing to keep trying, I think his injury troubles have at least made it clear that he can't expect us to just hold a starting XI space for him.
 
I must admit I did expect Kompany to play a major part for this season (especially in getting us back in the race for winning the league) but it is looking more like he is finished as a key City player.
 
bellsouth said:
The fact is that none of us have a clue about a) the seriousness of the current injury b) how the club really feels about his ongoing issues and c) whether its finally taking a toll on his incredibly positive attitude. But, beyond playing Vinny has a bright future, be it in coaching, punditry, politics or whatever he fancies. And if he is going to continue with these issues then he might as well start that next part of his career sooner rather than later. Couldn't we keep him as a player/coach for example (if he was interested). Keep him registered in case he overcomes the injuries but allow him to do his badges at the same time and maybe work with the academy?
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He will have until end of preseason at the latest to prove his fitness. He won't be allowed hold down a squad place unless he is 100% fit. Given the way things have gone the last couple of years at this point in time it is highly unlikely he will ever get back to anything approaching his best. Lets hope the club look after him.
 
It does seem that he will not be involved in any meaningful way for the remaining of the season.His future will then be assessed in the Summer.
 
Echoing the views on here sadly it looks more and more that our Captain and leader isn't going to come back.

He's always been classy and a fine example of how a footballer should conduct and behave themselves. I'd hope the club do what's needed in full consultation with him, I'm still hoping that he may make it back but....
 
The biggest compliment I can give to Kompany is that when he played, he didn't just add to the team with his own performances, but that everyone else who played around him played better as well.
 
I truly believe that had Mangala started instead of Vinnie in our CL semi last year against Real we would've won that game. It is such a deflating view to see him going off after just 10 mins that it would've been better if Mangala had started instead. I'm quite sure that's the reason why Pep hasn't played Vinnie in any 'real' games this season, starting him 1 game and then having him injured again in that match or the match after is just a blow to our squad's morale.
 
Was most fitting when he rose like the proverbial salmon to nod in against the rags in the game that put it all in our hands
 
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Was most fitting when he rose like the proverbial salmon to nod in against the rags in the game that put it all in our hands
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That's what i will remember about him and the home derby 2014 i think it was when he started the move and ended up next to the goal on his knees celebrating the goal
 
mavsmcfc said:
I truly believe that had Mangala started instead of Vinnie in our CL semi last year against Real we would've won that game. It is such a deflating view to see him going off after just 10 mins that it would've been better if Mangala had started instead. I'm quite sure that's the reason why Pep hasn't played Vinnie in any 'real' games this season, starting him 1 game and then having him injured again in that match or the match after is just a blow to our squad's morale.
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I can see where you are coming from and you may well be right about Pep's thoughts and the Real game.

Without wanting to create thread drift.....

However, the tactics and the lethargy of our players didn't help in that game. I remember when, after around 80 mins in the second leg, one of our players dispossessed the Real RB near the Real corner flag. No City player looked to support him or even get in the box or on the edge of it. That summed up that game for me.
 
Theres got to a reason why he isnt selected even when fit. Surely the club should tell the fans whats happening. I said before 6"4 centre half is what we need and had we vinny he stops that ball making it to the scorer. Kolorov just to small to make it. Thats the difference.
 
Great memories with Vinny at the club but we can no longer rely on him as a key player even if he does string games together from now until the end of the season.
 
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