City have lost four out of their six away games and Central defender Kompany has been sorely missed being sidelined with a thigh injury the past two months.
The Belgian centre back`s absence has been most noticeable especially when City have played away from home, as they have struggled to replicate the attacking verve of their home
performances away from Etihad Stadium.
Kompany has been back in training for the past week and there is a glimmer of hope he could return as City face away games at West Brom and Southampton this week.
“It’s a big test for us because we need to change this run and try to be at the top,” added Toure.
“These couple of weeks we have shown how strong we are at home, but in this Premier League you have to do the business away as well.
“We have to stay close to the big rivals. Arsenal and Chelsea are doing well and they win away as well as home, that’s the difference.
“I hope the team can do well against West Brom and Southampton and I think it’s going to be fine.
“Our captain Vincent Kompany is coming back and everything will settle down.”
Toure has hailed the influence of Samir Nasri with the frenchman currently in top form.
Nasri scored an impressive two goals in sunday`s 3-0 win over Swansea and Toure believes City boss Manuel Pellegrini is getting the best out of him.
“I think we have missed David Silva a bit as well, but Samir is unbelievable, an incredible player,” added Toure.
“He had a fantastic impact against Swansea and scored two fantastic goals.
“This year we play more attacking, the focus of the team is on attack. The team play very well together and Samir has his freedom.
“When you look at him playing before at Arsenal – he has that same freedom now.
“Pellegrini allows players like him to attack and enjoy this freedom and it’s fantastic for him and the club.”
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