Belgium captain Kompany ready to face Russia

Kompany missed training on Thursday due to a groin strain - something to raise particular alarm as the Manchester City centre-back spent two significant spells on the sidelines last season due to similar complaints.

But the 28-year-old told a press conference on Saturday that he expects to play against Fabio Capello's team at the Maracana on Sunday.

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