Aguero ‘sad’ as City dish out Tevez ban

SERGIO Aguero admits he feels “sad” for fellow countryman Carlos Tevez as Manchester City slapped a two–week ban on the controversial striker.

With Tevez pledging to report for training – as his contract demands - City chairman Khaldoon al–Mubarak acted quickly, confirming the 27–year–old would not be at Carrington today.

“Manchester City can confirm that striker Carlos Tevez has been suspended until further notice for a maximum period of two weeks,” said a short statement released by City.

“The player’s suspension is pending a full review into his alleged conduct during Tuesday evening’s 2–0 defeat by Bayern Munich.

“The player will not be considered for selection or take part in training while the review is under way.”

Manager Roberto Mancini stated immediately after Tuesday’s game that, as far as he was concerned, Tevez is “finished” at City.

He clearly had no wish to see Tevez quite so soon after the South American’s apparent refusal to play.

It all adds to a sense of unease around City, which even Aguero is not too happy with despite his own recent impressive form.

“Roberto is in charge,” he said, before news of Tevez's suspension became known.

“He puts through his opinions and ideas, and obviously makes his decisions. We just have to go with it.

“Carlos is a great player but obviously I am not inside his mind, to know his thoughts and opinions.

“It does make me sad. But they are two grown men and maybe they will sort it out.”

The most likely outcome is a January sale, although that would leave Tevez hanging around for another three months, bringing with it huge potential for disruption.