The ManicaPost
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes that club versus country conflicts may become part of his life at the Etihad Stadium. Kompany finally returned to the City team for Sunday’s goalless draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford after a spell on the sidelines following injury. City manager Manuel Pellegrini has denied punishing Kompany for playing for Belgium two weeks ago even though he, in his eyes at least, wasn’t fully fit but has stressed that he will not pick any player on reputation alone.
Now Kompany has revealed that, to him, arguments between club and country are likely to be part of the future. “It’s not just with me,’ he said. ‘For now, the past, and the future, it’s always going to be a little bit of a tricky situation.
“They are two very important teams that have different goals and ambitions and it’s just normal that stuff like this happens. “I would not have played for Belgium if I was not fit. But I’m a professional and I don’t need too much explanation. I just deal with it. I dealt with my decision (to play) and I didn’t have a problem with it.’
Kompany’s starting appearance on Sunday was his first since City’s opening Champions League tie against Juventus last month. “I’m a professional so I don’t need anyone giving me any explanation,” he said.
“It’s fine. I work hard, always. I’m always positive for the team. It’s not at 29 that I need too much explanation anymore. “I mean every single time I’ve had the chance to put my boots on this term I’ve done very well, with my national team and club. For me, I’m a team player. We all want to achieve the same thing in the end. If other players do well I’m by definition also satisfied.
“It’s always been the case at City. There’s been as many defenders for that position since I’ve been there. “It’s not just one season when there’s been big signings and big players come in. It’s necessary.” — DAILYMAIL.
