Tevez: training in Argentina
Carlos Tevez will meet his baby's doctor to determine
whether he can return from Argentina in time to play in
Manchester City's game
against
Chelsea on
Saturday.
The City striker has been on compassionate leave for a
fortnight, since his wife Vanesa gave birth to their daughter six
weeks prematurely.
Tevez looked set to clash with City manager Roberto Mancini when
the Italian said he thought it was time for him to return to
England, following Sunday's draw against Liverpool at
Eastlands.
It is understood Tevez did not take kindly to those comments,
but the situation could well be resolved, as he is hopeful he will
hear his daughter has improved enough for him to leave South
America.
This would mean he could return on Thursday and train ahead of
Saturday's important Barclays Premier League match at Chelsea.
Kia Joorabchian, Tevez's adviser, said: 'When your child is in
intensive care, it is a serious matter. Obviously, Carlos is having
to go through a difficult period.
'He was determined to get back for the Liverpool game, but
unfortunately the situation didn't get much better. However, his
daughter has improved and Carlos wants to get back and play.'
Tevez will clearly not be back for City's FA Cup tie at Stoke on
Wednesday. It is understood Joorabchian was angry when he heard
about Mancini's comments on Sunday, but the City boss is not always
helped in such situations by his limited English.
Tevez received a text from Mancini on Sunday asking about his
daughter's health, but most communication has taken place between
Joorabchian and City's football administrator Brian Marwood.
Joorabchian said: 'Carlos is training daily with Argentina's
team and spending one-and-a-half to two hours there. He is a
professional. He understands that side of it.'
City need Tevez back in action soon. He was their best player in
December and January and they have struggled without him.