Report Card: Grading Manchester City's defenders so far

Report Card: Grading Manchester City’s defenders so far

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Middlesbrough at Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Vincent Kompany of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

Vincent Kompany: D+

The good news is, when Vincent Kompany has played, he’s been very good. The bad news, however, is Kompany has rarely played this season. Whether it was the issue the captain carried into the season, or the one picked up in his first game back against Swansea City, Company’s low grade is directly tied to his inability to remain on the field. At this point, City would be lucky to gain their captain back for the rest of the season. If Kompany can stay fit, fantastic, it would certainly help City in their challenge for silverware. Unfortunately it’s unlikely the skipper can remain fit for the entire year.