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Roma star Nainggolan returns to Belgium squad as Kompany misses out

After missing the last four matches and disagreeing with manager Roberto Martinez, the midfielder is back in the Red Devils squad

Roberto Martinez has recalled Radja Nainggolan into his Belgium squad for matches against Greece and Russia this month.

Having missed World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Gibraltar in October through injury, Nainggolan was left out for games with Netherlands and Estonia the following month.

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The Roma midfielder described that decision as "strange", insisting he was fit and available for selection, while Martinez responded by saying Nainggolan must "be patient and prove himself better".