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Manager Hughes is set on fielding his strongest side against the Danes following City's first-leg 2-2 draw in the Parken Stadium, but key midfielder is waiting to see if he can have an injection to ease a troublesome toe injury.
Kompany has been impressive in recent games and made Craig Bellamy's goal at Liverpool on Sunday, but Hughes revealed: "Vinnie has got a problem with his toe - he's been having injections and it is a little sore at the moment.
"It needs to settle down and we hope that he hasn't got an infection because that would make it difficult to inject him again. We have to dull the pain so he can play. That's what's been getting him on the field of play of late so we're hoping that it will settle down."
Balancing UEFA Cup demands against precious Premier League points have been a cause for debate at some clubs, but Hughes insists there will be no balancing act on selection with tomorrow's tie so delicately poised.
He said: "We have a few injury concerns but we'd rather get the job done and put the game to bed than go the other way.
"You might think you can go with a weaker team and keep personnel in reserve hoping that you don't need them. But invariably, at some point you do need them, and I'd rather go the other way."
Shaun Wright-Phillips, whose three-match domestic ban does not apply against Copenhagen, will have an ankle knock checked but skipper and defensive rock Richard Dunne leads the side looking refreshed from his recent suspension.
Hughes said: "I've been pleased with him since he came back in - we missed him in those four games.
"He's come back in and benefited from his break. It's important that we have guys with Premier League experience because on occasion we can look a little light in terms of Premier games played. Dunny's experience is a big help.
"It's also important to have players who have experienced different stages in the club’s development. Dunny has been here a significant time and experienced the poor times and bad times. We hope he's going to see the good times in the future."
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