Kompany is looking forward to an emotional return to Manchester City ahead of a match-up with old boss Pep Guardiola and a club he captained to four Premier League titles and two FA Cups.
“It’s a double feeling to be honest,” Kompany said. “My ties are extremely strong with the club and that remains. The kids will have a tough decision to make on the day but it’s one we are looking forward to.
“We’ve got a few games now which are more important, which is every Championship fixture between that game and now but it will be a special day. I think for the players, this is an experience and they’ve earned the right to look forward to such a game.”
When City fixtures do not clash with Burnley, Kompany regularly takes his kids to a stadium where his statue stands outside. A warm reception will surely await off the pitch but not on it.
“From my side, I’m really calm about it,” Kompany added. “I know that past the hugs and the high fives, there is a machine there that wants to win everything. We’ll focus first on the Championship games and then give it the right place it deserves.”
FA Cup quarter-final draw in full
Man City vs Burnley
Man Utd vs Fulham
Brighton vs Grimsby
Sheffield United vs Blackburn
FA Cup key dates
Quarter-finals – Set to be played the weekend of March 18 and 19
Semi-finals – Set to be played on the weekend of April 22 and 23
Final – Saturday June 3
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