Tevez to face further action

12 October 2011 19:21
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is to face further disciplinary action over his alleged refusal to play in the defeat at Bayern Munich.[LNB] Roberto Mancini claimed Tevez refused to come on as substitute during the 2-0 Champions League defeat at the Allianz Arena. [LNB]An internal investigation was launched and Tevez has now been informed he will face further punishment, following an initial two-week ban.[LNB]"The club has been conducting an investigation into the events of 27 September at the Allianz Arena," said a club statement.[LNB]"The club has now reached a stage in its investigation where it has concluded that there is a case for Carlos Tevez to answer of alleged breaches of contract.[LNB]"Accordingly, the club has informed him that he will face disciplinary proceedings and the hearing will be convened shortly."[LNB]Tevez was suspended the day after the Munich trip, pending the outcome of the investigation.[LNB]That internal penalty expires on Thursday and the Argentina forward has been told he is expected at City's Carrington training ground in the morning.[LNB]"Carlos will be required to report to Roberto Mancini for training on Thursday," continued the statement.[LNB]It raises the prospect of a rather uncomfortable meeting between the Italian and the man who was his captain last season.[LNB]Sources close to the player have previously indicated Tevez would comply with his club's wishes, and presumably he is now available for Saturday's home encounter with Aston Villa.[LNB]It is difficult to see how Mancini can welcome Tevez back into the fold though, after previously declaring the player was "finished" at City.

Source: Team_Talk