Vincent Kompany has eased fitness concerns by insisting that he is ready to play for Manchester City following a five-game absence.

The club captain, who has been struggling with a calf injury, was not expected to play in Belgium's final two Euro 2016 qualifiers, but he featured for an hour in last night's 3-1 victory over Israel.

The defender is now likely to play in Saturday's Premier League match against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.

"I feel great and I'm glad I got to do it," Kompany told Sky Sports News. "It's going again now and I'm looking forward to the next games.

"I needed to be a part of this. I play for my country. I'm proud to do it. There are no small games and I have given everything I have for City, I will always do this, but I do the same for my country."

City will be without Sergio Aguero for this weekend's match as he is currently nursing a hamstring injury.