Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he doesn’t know when Vincent Kompany will return from injury.
The Belgian international has been out with a muscular problem since the Liverpool game and when asked about the City skipper on Friday, Pep did not have any good news to offer simply saying he had “no idea” when he would be back.
With Guardiola already having raised questions about Kompany getting a new contract beyond the end of the season, some supporters think this could be the end of the road for the legend:
Sounds like peps patients has run out
— Dave Wilson (@davewilson0210) 1 February 2019
It’s time to say goodbye
— jonathan?? (@getiedog) 1 February 2019
He’s finished sadly
— ? (@SxrgioAguxro) 1 February 2019
The legend is surely leaving in the summer ???????
— Real Talk Manchester City ⚽️ (@RealTalkMCFC) 1 February 2019
Join the coaching staff king x
— Dylan ?? (@DylanCD2019) 1 February 2019
Come back stronger, Vinnie.
— Iddin (@khairyizuddin) 1 February 2019
New signings Asap at the end of the season!
— The Dutchman™ (@WycliffeKakai) 1 February 2019
Sad
— King Kun ? (@Agueroooooo9320) 1 February 2019
Time to move on
— Matondo’s Time ??? (@MendyLamar) 1 February 2019
It’s probably too soon to be writing the obituaries. The 32-year-old could return to fitness in a few weeks and stay fit for the rest of the season, we just don’t know.
However, if previous injuries are anything to go by, Kompany is likely set for a longer layoff. After struggling to reach 20 games in each of the last five seasons, it does appear the Belgian’s time at the top level is drawing to a close.
