Vincent Kompany has returned to training with Manchester City.

The Belgian defender has been out of action for the past six weeks but was back with the squad ahead of the weekend's top-of-the-table clash with Leicester City.

The club also released a statement regarding the fitness of Kompany who is set to boost Manuel Pellegrini's side ahead of the season run-in.

"Vincent Kompany's given the City squad a welcome boost by returning to first-team training following a six-week lay-off," a statement on the official website read.

"The skipper's been working hard to return to fitness since his last outing against Sunderland on Boxing Day, and Blues fans everywhere will be delighted to see him back in action alongside his team-mates at the City Football Academy.

"Manuel Pellegrini will reveal when the Belgian is likely to return during Friday's press conference."