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Vincent Kompany injury scare in Belgium's rout of Andorra

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany was withdrawn with an injury early in the second half as Belgium beat Andorra 6-0.

Braces from Kevin De Bruyne and Dries Mertens, plus strikes from Nacer Chadli and Divock Origi ensured a comfortable night for under-pressure coach Marc Wilmots, but Manchester City will be concerned about their skipper.

Kompany departed 10 minutes into the second half with a knee injury and was later seen with an ice pack on his leg. However, it is not thought to be serious.

"I came off as a precaution," Kompany told RTBF. "Before the game, I already had a slight problem and the coach decided to take me out. I am now getting ready for Bosnia. It was not easy out there."

Kompany also said he was pleased by the performance.

"We did what we needed and at the right time," he said. "In the first 20 minutes, we could also have scored three or four goals. I was hoping for a good result and it is more than positive. With the goal difference too.

"Yes, it bodes well for the match against Bosnia but also made ​​a good show for our fans."

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