Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is set for a month-long spell on the sidelines after suffering a groin injury in the opening match against Newcastle United, manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Friday.
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Kompany, whose imposing presence will be sorely missed at the heart of the City defence, limped off the pitch 71 minutes into their 4-0 victory.
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The Belgium international will miss his country's World Cup qualifier against Scotland on September 6, as well as Premier League matches against Cardiff City, Hull City and Stoke City.
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He is also a doubt for the first Manchester derby of the season on September 22.
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"I prefer the doctor has the final word on this but I think he will be out for at least one month," Pellegrini said on the club website (www.mcfc.co.uk).
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The City boss did not rule out making a late move in the transfer window to bring in defensive reinforcements.
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"If we do strengthen (at centre back) it will not just be because of Vincent Kompany's injury. We have a very good squad and we see what happens," he added.
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"Today or tomorrow we will know exactly how long Vincent will be out for."
He is a very good captain for Manchester City so I very sure they'll miss his services...One month is too bad!