Mancini urges Tevez patience

MANCHESTER City boss Roberto Mancini believes it will be another 10 days before Carlos Tevez is back to his best.

After six months out following his major fall–out with Mancini and the City hierarchy, Tevez came off the bench last night to inspire a 2–1 comeback triumph over Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.

Trailing for the first time on home soil this season through Gary Cahill's deflected opener, Tevez was involved in the early stages of the attack that brought the hosts level thanks to Sergio Aguero's penalty.

Five minutes from time, the Argentinian was a central figure in City's winner, playing a deft through–ball which Samir Nasri touched past Petr Cech.

"Now it is important for him to play some games, for us, him and his future," said Mancini.





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