The Belgian, who last played in the 2-1 win at Bournemouth in August before suffering a setback on international duty, has since returned to training as the league leaders prepare to visit 12th-placed Leicester City on Saturday.
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Belgium central defender, Kompany, who only returned from a calf problem in February having been out since December, will have to miss Sunday’s home Premier League derby against Manchester United.
Manuel Pellegrini’s side played out a goalless draw, which included just four shots on target, but progressed into the next phase thanks to their 3-1 triumph in Ukraine almost three weeks ago
The hosts were quickest off the starting blocks as Yaya Toure released the onrushing Raheem Sterling on the left of the box, but the ex-Liverpool winger fired straight at Gianluigi Buffon’s feet
Sergio Aguero finally found a way past an inspired Asmir Begovic to give the hosts a slender lead following a one-sided opening half
City must now score at least twice when the two sides meet for the second leg at the Camp Nou next month
It has been a long fought battle for the top Premier League clubs, with the winner emerging on the last day