World Cup 2018: Belgium Can Cope With Absence Of Key Defensive Duo, Says Toby Alderweireld

Kompany, 32, has not played since suffering a groin injury in the team's 0-0 friendly draw with Portugal on June 2.

Thomas Vermaelen Helps FC Barcelona Overcome Stubborn Malaga

Thomas Vermaelen succeeded where Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar failed as he fired the only goal of the game past the excellent Carlos Kameni 18 minutes from time.

Thomas Vermaelen Asked to Give Back Champions League Medal

Thomas Vermaelen did not play a single minute of European football last season but the Belgian still picked up a Champions League medal and even went up to collect it before Luis Suarez and Neymar.

Thomas Vermaelen Fit to Start Barcelona Career

Thomas Vermaelen has been plagued by hamstring problems that he originally suffered whilst representing his country at last year's World Cup.

Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen has Surgery, Faces Four Months Off

Thomas Vermaelen's only appearance so far since his high profile move was in a friendly game for Barcelona's reserves in September.

Barcelona Say Vermaelen Not Ready to Train

Belgium international defender Thomas Vermaelen, who completed his move to Barcelona from Arsenal on Sunday, picked up an injury during the World Cup in Brazil, the club said in a statement.

Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen Agrees to Barcelona Move

Manchester United had initially been the front-runners to sign Thomas Vermaelen, who was said to be keen to stay in the Premier League and was uncertain if he would start regularly at the Camp Nou.

Manchester United F.C. Want Thomas Vermaelen, Hints Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Manchester United are interested in Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen who has previously also been linked to a possible Barcelona move.

World Cup 2014: Vincent Kompany, Thomas Vermaelen to Miss Korea Clash

Belgium captain Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen are suffering from minor injuries.

Champions League: With Bayern in sight, Wenger eyes Arsenal Cup glory

Meanwhile the French manager insisted the excitement generated by their upcoming Champions League tie would mean no loss of concentration for Arsenal in a match against second-tier Rovers that will take the winners into the FA Cup quarter-finals.