Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that it is a “pity” that he was not able to play ‘legendary’ Vincent Kompany more as the two prepare for their emotional reunion this weekend.
The former Belgian defender takes his Burnley side to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the FA Cup. It signals Kompany’s first return to his former club since his departure in 2019.
The showdown is also the 36-year-old’s first trip to City as a manager. In taking on his former club, he will face off with former boss Guardiola - the pair having spent three seasons together during the twilight of Kompany’s playing career.