Vincent Kompany’s season could be over: Twitter reacts

Manuel Pellegrini today confirmed that Vincent Kompany's season may be over after an injury suffered in last weekend's derby defeat to Manchester United.

The City captain did himself a mischief whilst stretching to make an x-rated challenge on United's Daley Blind. The 29-year-old has had a poor season by his exalted standards and reaction to the injury was mixed to say the least... Some thought it was just deserts for Kompany's rash challenge on Blind... https://twitter.com/MalcolmKobak/status/589040187180785664 https://twitter.com/Trequarxista/status/589040829156741120 Many felt it was bad news for Manchester City / good news for their rivals... https://twitter.com/samuelJayC/status/589039076990394369 https://twitter.com/jireland94/status/589061694476910592 https://twitter.com/Eewa7/status/589059578559602688 https://twitter.com/MCFCTone/status/589051325708664832 https://twitter.com/AVFCBedders/status/589040203370725376 But a fair few disagreed and suggested it could be a blessing is disguise... https://twitter.com/AndrewRisky/status/589064114623926272 https://twitter.com/jake3980/status/589041231759552513 https://twitter.com/KyleWaringCFC_/status/589040365681954817 https://twitter.com/Loco_Sport/status/589042097430339585 https://twitter.com/BMRisingTV/status/589039603891494913 There was even a little sympathy for the crocked stopper... https://twitter.com/Ifedotunxii/status/589042477719494656 https://twitter.com/DareToRoss/status/588104078347128834 ...but not all of it was entirely genuine: https://twitter.com/Tr16ia/status/587264641459326977