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28 March 2024

Mancini ready to meet Man City rebel Tevez

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is expected to meet Carlos Tevez on Thursday. (FILE)

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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed that he is willing to pick Carlos Tevez again, after he apologised for his actions.

Tevez said in a statement released by City on Tuesday night that he was "sincerely and unreservedly" sorry for his actions in taking an unauthorised three-month leave of absence from the club.
 
The Argentinian also withdrew his appeal against a fine of six weeks' wages.
 
Mancini said he had "no problem" with Tevez and the striker could be considered for selection in "two or three weeks".

Asked if he had forgiven him, he told ESPN: "Yeah, yeah.

"I checked what Carlos said, in his statement and tomorrow (Thursday) I will talk with him."

Tevez has not played for City since he was accused of refusing to warm up during the Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich on September 27.
 
Mancini, at the time, said Tevez was "finished" at the club as a result and the dispute escalated when the player then flew to Argentina without permission on November 7.

But the Italian insists that is no longer an issue, saying: "One week after Munich I called him and I said 'Carlos apologise to everyone and it is finished', I don't have a problem."
 
However, after City booked a place in the last 16 of the Europa League afte Wednesday night's 4-0 defeat, Mancini said Tevez would be available once he deems him match fit.

"I think he needs two or three weeks to train, and then he will look at it - that is normal," he said.

Meanwhile, PFA (Professional Football Association) chief Gordon Taylor admits he is relieved Tevez is patching up his relationship with City.
 
Taylor told Sky Sports News: "I hate seeing such top quality players in trouble with their clubs and in trouble with the game.
 
"This has gone on for too long and it's a real positive step for football, for Carlos Tevez and Manchester City. I'm very glad, having dealt with him and represented him.
 
"Sorry has been said; sometimes it's the hardest word. Sometimes if you can grasp that nettle early on it makes life so much better for all parties, that's what we're about in football: respect."