Manchester City captain Vincent Komapny has dismissed concerns surrounding his form ahead of club’s Champions League tie with Ajax
The Belgian centre-back was a key performer during the Citizen’s Premier League winning campaign last season, but his performances during the new season have been below par.
The former Hamburg man was played his part in James Milner’s sending-off against West Brom at the weekend after his mistake left the England international exposed.
However, the 26-year-old is not concerned by his recent performances:
“I can only say I have a long career ahead of me, anyone who says it won’t happen again would be lying.” He told ITV Football.
“But I feel great. Maybe we are focusing on the wrong topic.
“When it comes to character and spirit and strength to overturn situations – you can only achieve that collectively. There is no such thing as a one-man team.”
After suffering defeat against Real Madrid and drawing with Borussia Dortmund, City’s hopes of advancing from Group D have taken a hit.
But Kompany admitted that the team knew it would be tough and that Ajax will provide another stern test:
“It’s a very tough group, we always knew that. There are no easy games and this is no different.
“It’s very tight, but it makes it more exciting.”
