Vincent Kompany confident of quick recovery
Despite picking a groin injury against Portugal, Vincent Kompany is confident he will be fit for Belgium's World Cup journey.
Published : Jun 08, 2018 18:52 IST
Vincent Kompany is determined to recover from a groin injury in time to play for Belgium at the World Cup in Russia, where his aim is to become a champion.
The 32-year-old defender sustained the injury in Belgium's friendly against Portugal on Saturday, which ended goalless, adding to the list of fitness problems he endured throughout the 2017-18 season at Manchester City.
Kompany managed just 17 appearances as City won the Premier League, but he told Belgian broadcaster
"I am confident it will be okay. I feel good and have often fought back. The goal to play at the World Cup is in my head and I try to achieve that," he said.
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"The past few days I have not followed what the media have written, but you will see. I have the habit of returning after injuries, that is my plan now."
Belgium faces Panama in its Group G opener, before taking on Tunisia and then England, and Kompany said that he is hoping he and his team-mates can go all the way.
"I continue to prepare for the World Cup with the same attitude. Even though, I may not be the most realistic, I am going to Russia to become world champion. My suitcases are ready," he said.