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Injury rules Kompany out of Belgium squad
Vincent Kompany will play no part in Belgium's game with Estonia on Sunday due to a groin injury.
Kompany had been named in the Belgium team for Wednesday's game against the Netherlands but he was withdrawn shortly before kick-off.
At the time Belgium manager Roberto Martinez claimed that his late withdrawal was a precautionary measure but he has now confirmed that the Manchester City captain has an injury which will prevent him from facing Estonia in the 2018 World Cup qualifier.
"Vincent has a discomfort in his groin area. He hasn't been training and just been recovering," Martinez told reporters.
"He has reacted well but at this point I am not going to take Vincent into consideration for the game on Sunday.
"Vincent is very eager, but we must work with his club to get him fit."
Kompany has been beset by injury problems in recent years and was forced off during his club's 1-0 EFL Cup defeat to Manchester United after informing manager Pep Guardiola that he was unable to continue.
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