City's former skipper was ordered to be at training today. But
last night he remained 7,000 miles away in South America.
Tevez had surprised everyone yesterday by deciding to accept a
£400,000 fine for misconduct following his infamous bust-up in
Munich with boss Roberto Mancini.
But his no-show will plunge him into hot water yet again just
when it seemed his feud with the club was calming down.
Tevez, 27, did ask more than once for permission to go home
during the international break. But he was told 'no' on each
occasion.
Most of Mancini's squad have been given time off. But the club
have been concerned over the striker's fitness since he was allowed
back to Carrington last month. A club spokesman said: "Carlos
returned from his recent trip to Argentina and was not match
fit.
"The coaches devised a training plan to return him to full
fitness.
"Carlos is part way through that plan. He is due to resume
training on Wednesday morning at Carrington following a rest day on
Tuesday."
Tevez was told to come in with other squad members who have not
played much recently, such as summer signing Owen Hargreaves.
But he flew to Buenos Aires on Monday, telling reporters when he
landed: "I have come to rest a little."
The chances of him making it back to Carrington by this morning
appear slim, so he is sure to face another misconduct charge.
Tevez will not appeal against his fine for refusing to warm up
in Munich back in September.
The Argy striker was clobbered with a fine of four weeks' wages
— around £800,000 — which was halved when the PFA intervened.
Tevez's camp had vowed to fight any punishment. But the feeling
now is it will help their man's chances of getting a transfer in
January if he calls off the battle.
