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Belgium captain Vincent Kompany did not feel confident in his fitness after pulling out of clash with Holland

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany underwent yet more medical assessments on Thursday after pulling out of a Belgium friendly just minutes before kick-off.

With the Belgian team in the dressing room moments before kick-off, Kompany was still expected to start the game. However, as the clocked ticked down, he then told Martinez he did not feel confident in his fitness to play the game.

Reports in Belgium stated that Kompany felt a twinge in his hamstring and was not prepared to risk injury in further proof he is cautiously managing his fitness.

Vincent Kompany warmed up prior to Belgium's game vs Holland, but didn't feel confident in his fitness and withdrewu00a0
Vincent Kompany warmed up prior to Belgium's game vs Holland, but didn't feel confident in his fitness and withdrew

He is believed to have got through the majority of the warm-up without problems only to feel an issue emerge towards the very end of the routine.