Manchester City’s Aleksander Kolarov claims Kompany is as good as Vidic
Manchester City defender, Aleksander Kolarov, has backed his club team-mate, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nemanja-Vidic-c27550.
Kompany joined City in 2008 and since then, he is an integral part of the first team squad. The Belgian is one of the key member’s behind City’s success in the 2010/11 campaign and has missed just one of City’s 32 Premier League outings this season.
Kolarov, who is Vidic’s team-mate in the Serbian National team, believes that Kompany’s playing style is very similar to the Manchester United man.
The Serbian skipper is currently the best defender in the Premier League and has also been short-listed for the Professional Footballer’s Association (PFA) player of the year award this season.
Kolarov is confident that Kompany can guide Manchester City to glory in the future.
Talking to the reporters Kompany said, "You have to remember that Vinnie is younger than Vidic. He has done really well for us this season. I'm lucky to be able to play alongside him and if he continues the way he is going he can be as good as Vidic".
“It is no small praise for Kompany given he believes Vidic, who did make the PFA's seven-man shortlist, is currently the best defender in the Premier League. I know Nemanja very well. We play together in the national team but I have known him since he played
for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Red-Star-c40350 Belgrade”, said Kolarov
The Serbian further added that Kompany’s versatility is a major bonus for City, as the player can fit in a number of positions, which resolves the manager’s tactical dilemmas.
Manchester City are up against the Red Devils in the FA Cup semi-final on April 16, 2011 and both sides have their problems ahead of the important fixture.
Manchester City are without the services of their skipper, Carlos Tevez, as the Argentine picked up a hamstring injury in City’s 3-0 defeat against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 in an English Premier League fixture.
On the other hand, United are without striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736, who is serving the last of his two match suspension.
The Citizens are looking to end their 35 year trophy drought as they have their eyes set on the FA Cup title.
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