Source: SKY_Sports
Hughes ready to unleash Tevez
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes believes the time is right to let Carlos Tevez off the leash.
The Blues boss has had to be patient with his big summer signing after he suffered a slight heel injury this summer.
Hughes has eased the Argentinian striker back with a string of
substitute appearances, including handing him his City debut in last week's 2-0 win at Blackburn.
But Roque Santa Cruz (knee) is out for another month, while both Emmanuel Adebayor (groin) and Robinho (ankle) are doubtful for Saturday's home game against Wolves.
And after proving his fitness with 64 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 friendly win in Barcelona, Tevez could be set for a key role on Saturday.
"It was important Carlos got an hour under his belt," said Hughes. "He came through that with flying colours.
"He looked strong and could have played longer in fact, but it is important we do not expose him to 90 minutes too soon.
"I think we have done it in the right way and he is probably ready now."
The arrival of Tevez and his fellow summer signings have raised expectations around Eastlands following last season's 10th-placed finish.
Hughes is determined to improve on that and feels there is greater belief in the dressing room this season.
"You sense there is a change in mentality in the group," he added. "Last year we were not strong enough in that department.
"We've had a big turnaround in personnel. About 14 players have gone out of the club and it changes the dynamic of the dressing room.
"We want to play entertaining football and I think we did on most occasions at home last year.
"We are attack-minded, and if we keep our home form strong and improve our away form even by a smaller percentage, we will have a better season than last year."
