Fuck off George, Otamendi and Mangala have played well in Europe this season. Kompany has been an accident waiting to happen for 2 years now. Simply crocked, simple as that.
Kompany’s body must be in some state. I mentioned before that he’s had over 20 calf strains at Manchester City. He pulls muscles these days simply kicking the ball. That seemed to be the front of his thigh or his groin. It’s not a case of him being fatigued and pulling hamstrings after tough sprints late in games. He’s breaking down regularly at the outset of games doing standard movements.
I’ve said it here before, he’s suffered from rushing himself back/being rushed back from injury time and time again. Its been thus for about 5 seasons now. Maneul, while a lovely man, also has a tendency to bring players back early, as shown by Aguero and his constant breakdowns when returning.
Kompany needed a long break to try get himself right, but I would fear its too far gone now at this stage, at a Club like City anyway. Which is a pity, because he seems like a lovely guy tbf.
His cross completion rate must be close to 0%. He smacks so many crosses off the full back in front of him or the front post defender if he’s played in behind the full back on the run. Seems like a real thick bastard.