However , the 30 - year - old Belgian will miss the start of the season in two weeks after surgery on his thigh .
Guardiola revealed on Wednesday that he will let the players decide who will captain the team while Kompany is out .
However , the 30 - year - old Belgian will miss the start of the season in two weeks after surgery on his thigh and Guardiola revealed on Wednesday that he will let the players decide who will captain the team while Kompany is out .