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Vincent Kompany's compromise: Manchester City captain agrees to be honest over injuries and listen to Pep Guardiola's medical team

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany admits that he is having to compromise with Pep Guardiola's medical staff as he strives for a solution to his long-standing injury problems.

Kompany was not included in the City squad for the 4-0 defeat by Barcelona last Wednesday and reports subsequently claimed that the Belgian defender felt he was fit to play.

Kompany, 30, did return to the starting line-up for the 1-1 draw with Southampton on Sunday for his first Premier League start of the season after suffering a catalogue of injuries in recent years.

Manchester City's Vincent Kompany has struck a compromise to cope with his injury issues
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany has struck a compromise to cope with his injury issues
Kompany has agreed a strategy with Pep Guardiola's medical team after his series of injuries
Kompany has agreed a strategy with Pep Guardiola's medical team after his series of injuries

'My situation is very simple,' Kompany said.