LAFC’s Laurent Ciman leaves Belgium camp in Russia

An injury standby for the Belgium national team, Los Angeles Football Club defender Laurent Ciman has left the camp in Russia on Saturday ahead of their Group G opener against Panama on Monday in Sochi.

The 32-year-old traveled to Russia with veteran Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany’s heath in question. Kompany injured his groin in an international friendly against Portugal, while Thomas Vermaelen suffered a hamstring injury a month ago.

Ciman had been training with Belgium in case either player fails a fitness test. The Belgium national team’s official Twitter account confirmed Ciman’s departure, while keeping the door open for a possible recall on Sunday.

“We wanted Laurent to be prepared knowing that with a phone call he can come in and go straight into the group,” Belgium manager Roberto Martinez reportedly said. “He’s been a pristine professional.”

In an Instagram post, Ciman announced his departure and wished Belgium luck at the World Cup.

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