Source: Team_Talk
Santa Cruz clarifies Tevez comments
Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz insists there is no rift between Carlos Tevez and Roberto Mancini amid the Argentine's home sickness.[LNB] Santa Cruz was quoted as saying that Tevez is not enjoying life at Eastlands and that he is missing his family back home.[LNB]This has added fuel to the speculation that Tevez is frustrated Mancini but Santa Cruz insists there is no problem between the two.[LNB]He told Sky Sports: "His relationship with the manager is as good as with any other manager.[LNB]"They may have some differences in terms of what they think in the game but that's what football is all about.[LNB]"The atmosphere in the club is not in terms of people thinking about Tevez and the manager.[LNB]"There is no such thing and their relationship is the same as any professional relationship you can have with any other manager.[LNB]"Carlos and the manager are doing the best for the club and Tevez is very passionate. In terms of what they want for the club - they just want the best."[LNB]Santa Cruz also insists Tevez is still enjoying his football, adding: "I'm sure that he is enjoying it, you can see by the way he plays football that he is enjoying it.[LNB]"I was just saying everybody would love to be around their family in their own country.[LNB]"He loves the club and even though he would love to be around his family and his daughters, that's something we're living with."[LNB]Santa Cruz had earlier been quoted as telling Cadena Ser: "Your heart goes out to his family.[LNB]"He wants to be among his people, who are in Argentina.[LNB]"His siblings and his daughters are also there. When you feel that your homeland is calling you back, you could end up giving up everything to return.[LNB]"Still, I think that he will see out and fulfil his contract with City before returning home."
