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​Kompany withdraws from Belgium squad

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has withdraw from the Belgium squad ahead of their friendly matches against Italy and Spain.

The 29-year-old is understood to have been removed from the Red Devils camp as a precaution due to a calf injury he sustained in City's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa at the weekend.

Kompany has since returned home to Manchester to continue his recovery from the niggle.

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