Nah, Pep was pretty clear that he isn't going to play. And Belgium don't really need him either, they've already qualified and they have enough people to cover in his absence.
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Vincent Kompany injuries
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Nah, Pep was pretty clear that he isn't going to play. And Belgium don't really need him either, they've already qualified and they have enough people to cover in his absence.
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The two playing there have done ok whilst he has been out so we haven't really missed him. Be interesting to see how they cope with a good side on Saturday.
Our first team is looking a bit inexperienced now though, particularly the forwards.
Our first team is looking a bit inexperienced now though, particularly the forwards.
This is a weird one, I was pretty sure Pep said not long ago that Vinny was training, did I imagine that?? Now it turns out he hasn't trained for a month.
What do you do with a problem like Vinny? Fit and he's still one of the best around and brings a lot in leadership too. But just cannot string a decent run of games together any more. You don't want to get rid of him because of who he is and what he does bring when he plays, but do you want to pay a high wage to someone who is consistently absent, which takes away budget for a more reliable option at CB.
I think the leadership issue will diminish, partly because we have a commanding keeper now and partly through the rise and maturity of Kevin, who surely will be captain one day.
But we have to secure a new CB next summer (Jan if possible though that's unlikely) and not take any more chances
What do you do with a problem like Vinny? Fit and he's still one of the best around and brings a lot in leadership too. But just cannot string a decent run of games together any more. You don't want to get rid of him because of who he is and what he does bring when he plays, but do you want to pay a high wage to someone who is consistently absent, which takes away budget for a more reliable option at CB.
I think the leadership issue will diminish, partly because we have a commanding keeper now and partly through the rise and maturity of Kevin, who surely will be captain one day.
But we have to secure a new CB next summer (Jan if possible though that's unlikely) and not take any more chances
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He said he'd been back on the training pitch (with the physio). What he said today was "he's not trained with us" (first team doing competitive ball work)I was pretty sure Pep said not long ago that Vinny was training, did I imagine that?? Now it turns out he hasn't trained for a month.
Big difference between the two.
He said he'd been back on the training pitch (with the physio). What he said today was "he's not trained with us" (first team doing competitive ball work)
Big difference between the two.
Gotcha. I sense frustration from Pep
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Think he's toast regardless.He plays he is toast is the message
Yeah agree. Let's see what Pep says about him and see if he's fit enough for our squad tomorrow.
I hope he is fit and his inclusion with Belgium is based on this but if not, I think Pep might have a few words to say.
Edit: it seems that Kompany is just going for team morale and isn't playing
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I hope he is fit and his inclusion with Belgium is based on this but if not, I think Pep might have a few words to say.
Edit: it seems that Kompany is just going for team morale and isn't playing
Let's hope so. Pep says he's going, will see the doctors and then come straight back to continue his work with our physios. He's not going to sit around the Belgium camp for six days 'for morale'.
I hope he is fit and his inclusion with Belgium is based on this but if not, I think Pep might have a few words to say.
Edit: it seems that Kompany is just going for team morale and isn't playing
Something has happened during the week. From the official twitter feed, he was ahead of Gundogan this time last week...
Yesterday's main man is becoming today's main problem. Personally I would like him to voluntarily call time on his own career and move on. Until he does we are stuck in lottery of will he or won't he be fit that we seldom win.
In short, it's time to call time.
In short, it's time to call time.
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You are right but you can be put in jail around here for saying things like that you know.Yesterday's main man is becoming today's main problem. Personally I would like him to voluntarily call time on his own career and move on. Until he does we are stuck in lottery of will he or won't he be fit that we seldom win.
In short, it's time to call time.
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Don't start in here as wellYou are right but you can be put in jail around here for saying things like that you know.
He's not right, he's nearly in the 'full of shite' territory that you frequent so often.You are right but you can be put in jail around here for saying things like that you know.
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Something has happened during the week. From the official twitter feed, he was ahead of Gundogan this time last week...
Can't help but think we haven't been told the truth over Kompany over the last few weeks. Fair enough I suppose, it's the manager's right to keep stuff under wraps and say what he wants publicly but something doesn't add up IMO.
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Both! VK's got form for this & it's City who have suffered the consequences.Absolutely. Was it Bobby or Pellers that said something similar once and he played and injured himself again?
Vinny better make sure he goes and comes straight back.
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If he's not back after the internationals it's curtains for him. As great as he is when fit, nobody is worth a valuable squad place when they're only going to be available for about a dozen games a season. If he doesn't make 25 appearances minimum for us this season i want him to retire and take away the painfully difficult decision on what to do with him away from Pep.
This part is no fault of his own but when he's missing it's almost as if we're 2 men down because Otamendi becomes a complete liability without him. I fear too many big risks were taken with our squad this summer and right now the three glaring ones appear ready to bite us in the arse all at once.
This part is no fault of his own but when he's missing it's almost as if we're 2 men down because Otamendi becomes a complete liability without him. I fear too many big risks were taken with our squad this summer and right now the three glaring ones appear ready to bite us in the arse all at once.
Is that just your opinion that it's curtains for him or have you been speaking to Pep?If he's not back after the internationals it's curtains for him. As great as he is when fit, nobody is worth a valuable squad place when they're only going to be available for about a dozen games a season. If he doesn't make 25 appearances minimum for us this season i want him to retire and take away the painfully difficult decision on what to do with him away from Pep.
This part is no fault of his own but when he's missing it's almost as if we're 2 men down because Otamendi becomes a complete liability without him. I fear too many big risks were taken with our squad this summer and right now the three glaring ones appear ready to bite us in the arse all at once.
kaz7
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Vinny will continue till the end of the season,i'm not writing him off just yet
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Buy a new CB sure. But why lose Vinny too? What does that achieve?
Dribble
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High wages saved and his none appearances eradicated. There's 2 things achieved right away.Buy a new CB sure. But why lose Vinny too? What does that achieve?
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