Substitution Nmecha as a precaution

INJURIES Lukas Nmecha already had problems with his ankle in the first half of the match. After treatment he continued to play. He was still replaced on the hour, as a precaution, according to Vincent Kompany, who expects the German striker to be back at kick-off on Saturday.


The game had been going on for a little over fifteen minutes and the ball was on the side of the field, when suddenly Nmecha sat down and reached for the ankle. After care and consultation with Kompany along the line, he continued playing. He was changed after all on the hour. "We changed him as a precaution, he had some ankle pain. Now he can rest for Saturday, he will be ready to play again," said Kompany.