In the central match of the fourth round of the "Premier" league, "Manchester City" will have to play without captain Vincent Kompany.
The Belgian is a true defensive pillar of the "City" team, and his constant absence due to injuries has become a major problem in his position.
The 31-year-old footballer finally started the first three matches of the English championship, but now he has fallen out of the lineup again. This was revealed by Pep Guardiola.
"I don't think Kompany will be ready tomorrow," said the "Man City" strategist at a press conference.
"The transfer window is closed. We thought we might need another defender, but we have Mangala, Tosin (Adarabioyo) and others who can play in that position."
"I feel sad (for him). He played the last seven, eight or nine matches of the previous season without any problems, but we will get him back on his feet as soon as possible,” Guardiola added.
In the same press conference, Guardiola also confirmed that London's "Arsenal" wanted to get Raheem Sterling in exchange for Alexis Sanchez, and expressed support for shortening the summer transfer window.
