Kompany a serious doubt for crunch Manchester derby as groin injury could keep him out until October



Vincent Kompany is a doubt for the Manchester derby later this month after reports suggesting he could be out until October with a groin injury.

The Manchester City captain hobbled off during their first match of the season against Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium.

Kompany initially hoped to be back in time for the clash against United on September 22, but City manager Manuel Pellegrini is now left with a potential crisis.

Nightmare: Vincent Kompany could be out until October, making him a doubt for the Manchester derby

Spectator: Kompany watched Belgium beat Scotland 2-0 at Hampden Park on Friday

Pellegrini signed Martin Demichelis from Atletico Madrid, but he has also caught the injury bug and faces six weeks on the sidelines with damaged knee ligaments.

Matija Nastasic and Micah Richards have also been sidelined for Manchester City, although the 20-year-old Serbian is now on his way back after returning to training.