Source: Team_Talk
Tevez sets sights on goal rush
Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez believes he can break through the 30-goal barrier for his club this season.[LNB] Tevez is keen to get off the mark on Thursday night when City face Timisoara in the Europa League play-off first leg match in Romania.[LNB]He failed to find the net against Tottenham on Saturday, in a game which ended in a 0-0 draw, after scoring 29 goals in all competitions for City last season.[LNB]Tevez said: "As a striker, every year you set targets. I hope I can score more goals this season."[LNB]The Argentina international, who helped Manchester United win the Champions League, is proud to wear the armband in the blue corner of the city.[LNB]"I am very happy, " he explained. "I have to say thank you to the manager (Roberto Mancini) and the players.[LNB]"All games and all competitions are very important to me. I hope to win a trophy for City."[LNB]Tevez is looking forward to linking up with Mario Balotelli following the 20-year-old striker's arrival from Inter Milan.[LNB]Balotelli could be handed his debut after his registration was confirmed by UEFA on the day of the deadline.[LNB]Tevez said: "Mario is an excellent player. I know about him from his time at Inter Milan, where he played well."[LNB]Goalkeeper Joe Hart will retain his place ahead of Shay Given but City will be without summer signings Aleksander Kolarov and Jerome Boateng.[LNB]Former Lazio left-back Kolarov damaged ankle ligaments at White Hart Lane and could be out for a month to six weeks. Boateng, who arrived from Hamburg, is likely to be out of action for a fortnight after the defender suffered a deep cut on the inside of his knee.[LNB]City boss Mancini believes they have the squad to gain success at home and abroad.[LNB]He said: "The Europa League is very important for me, the players and the supporters.[LNB]"We play all games to win no matter the competition. But this match will be tough as it is our first game and we are away from home."[LNB]Timisoara's top players from last season have a special incentive to reach the group stages - they are on a bonus of 100,000 Euros each.[LNB]Coach Vladimir Petrovic said: "When big teams play against smaller teams they need to show just as much concentration in that game. Manchester City better not under-estimate us."
