Wilmots unwilling to risk captain Kompany

The Manchester City defender is battling a groin injury but is expected to be back at training on Saturday – a day before Belgium face Russia at the FIFA World Cup.

Wilmots said he would avoid taking risks with any players with muscle injuries.

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