We can work it out, says Mancini

Roberto Mancini will remind Carlos Tevez tomorrow that together they can become Manchester City legends.

The Italian manager is anxious to lead the club into the Champions League for the first time next season – and is on course to do so.

Mancini wants Tevez to remain his talisman and forget any thoughts about moving. His transfer request this week was promptly rejected.

The Blues boss said: "This is an important season for us. We can change the history of the club. We have this group and Carlos is an important player for us.”

Tevez claimed his relationship with key executives at the club had broken down "beyond repair" and his representative Kia Joorabchian accused the club of reneging on promises made to the player.

Tevez did not travel with the rest of the City squad for the Europa League group match against Juventus tonight.

Mancini said Tevez's transfer request had come as a surprise to him, at a time when the club find themselves in third place in the Barclays Premier League.

Victory for City at the Stadio Olimpico would ensure the number one spot in their group.