Manchester City suspend Tevez for defying manager
September 29th, 2011 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 29 (IANS) Manchester City suspended Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez as they began an investigation into whether he refused to come on as a substitute in the Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.
Tevez Wednesday denied that he had refused to come on when told to do so by manager Roberto Mancini, who said said he was “finished” at the club. City lost the match 0-2.
However, the club have decided that it is best he stays away completely while they carry out their investigation, Xinhua reported.
“Manchester City can confirm that striker Carlos Tevez has been suspended until further notice for a maximum period of two weeks,” read the statement.
“The player’s suspension is pending a full review into his alleged conduct during Tuesday evening’s 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.
“The player will not be considered for selection or take part in training while the review is under way.”
Tevez had denied Mancini’s claims in a statement earlier Wednesday.
“I had warmed up and was ready to play. This is not the right time to get into specific details as to why this did not happen. But I wish to state that I never refused to play,” Tevez said.
He blamed his failure to appear on “confusion” on the City bench and apologised to the club’s fans for “any misunderstanding”.
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