Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has vowed to overcome his latest injury blow having lasted only nine minutes on his return this afternoon.

The Belgian made his first appearance in seven weeks as a substitute during his side's 4-1 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium, but less than 10 minutes later had to depart with a recurrence of the calf problem.

Kompany did suggest that it was not a major injury, but admitted that it was frustrating for him to be spending so long on the sidelines.

"My body feels invincible - the best it's ever been - but I'm challenged by a number of small and local injuries. It leaves me more frustrated than with any of the 'big' injuries I've had but it's a challenge that I will overcome," he wrote in a lengthy Facebook post.

"There are worst things in life of course and I never forget that. So I'm definitely not asking anyone to feel sorry for me and I hope you wouldn't anyway. This is a way to communicate my situation to those who maybe deserve answers.

"I've made many sacrifices to get where I am today and football is everything to me. This is what I fought for so hard. I want to be the best defender in the world and I want Manchester City FC and Belgium to become the best club and country in world football. I won't give up that dream.

"Injuries have and still are preventing me to play my role the way I'd want to but it's not stopping me to progress. I will get on with it and when I do come back. I will be stronger again. My mindset stays unchanged, I will fight to get what I deserve, my best years in football. Lots of love to all of those who support me. I wish you all the very best for 2016. Let's all together make next year, a wonderful year."

Kompany has managed just nine Premier League appearances for City so far this season.