Manchester City Sweating Over Kompany Injury Ahead of Title Showdown with Liverpool
Manchester City face a major setback ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Liverpool, as captain Vincent Kompany is a major doubt for Sunday’s blockbuster encounter at Anfield.
The Belgian defender reportedly suffered a knee injury during training on Saturday following an awkward fall after an aerial duel with teammate Micah Richards. According to Belgian outlet RTBF, Kompany had to be helped off the pitch by teammates, visibly in pain and clutching his knee.
The timing could hardly be worse for City boss Manuel Pellegrini. With just four matchdays remaining in the Premier League title race, City trail leaders Liverpool by four points, albeit with two games in hand. Sunday’s encounter could go a long way in determining the destination of the 2013–14 title.
Kompany’s absence would deal a significant blow to City’s defence, which heavily relies on his leadership and organisation at the back. With Liverpool’s front line — led by the electric Luis Suárez and Daniel Sturridge — in blistering form, City will need all their defensive stability to keep their title hopes alive.
Kompany, a central figure in City’s 2012 title-winning campaign, has been instrumental again this season. His injury status remains unconfirmed by the club, but all eyes will be on the official line-ups released before the match.
Liverpool, meanwhile, come into the game on a wave of momentum, having won nine consecutive league matches. With Steven Gerrard leading from the front and the atmosphere at Anfield expected to be electric, Brendan Rodgers’ side will look to tighten their grip on a potential first league title in 24 years.
Sunday’s match is widely regarded as the defining fixture of the season — a true six-pointer in the race for the Premier League crown.
Premier League Top of the Table (before Sunday’s match):
Liverpool – 74 pts (33 games)
Chelsea – 72 pts (33 games)
Man City – 70 pts (31 games)
Kick-off at Anfield is scheduled for 13:37 BST, with the football world set to witness a potential turning point in one of the most dramatic Premier League seasons in recent memory.
