Source: SKY_Sports
Tevez told to improve English
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Pablo Zabaleta has told Manchester City team-mate Carlos Tevez he needs to take English lessons.[LNB] Tevez moved to the Premier League with West Ham in 2006 and he quickly adjusted to the demands of playing in a different country.[LNB]Having enjoyed success with Manchester United and made a bright start to his Eastlands career, there are few worries about his ability to perform on the pitch.[LNB]However, he reportedly still struggles with the language and Argentine compatriot Zabaleta believes he should try to improve.[LNB]"It is important. I get English lessons once a week so my language is getting better. I try, I try," Zabaleta, who joined City from Espanyol just over 12 months ago, told The Sun.[LNB]"I didn't speak English before I got here but I got lessons. I have told Carlos he needs to come to me for lessons. [LNB]"He sometimes does try to speak English. But it is important to learn because we need to speak with team-mates and managers and everyone. [LNB]"Plus we are living in England for the future."[LNB]Zabaleta went on to praise Tevez's form during the early part of the season, adding: "People are happy with Carlos because he always gives 100 per cent. [LNB]"He is playing really well and he is very important for Manchester City."[LNB]Richards rivalryZabaleta has found it more difficult to hold onto a place in the City side after a number of defensive reinforcements arrived over the summer.[LNB]The 24-year-old would appear to be in direct competition for the right-back berth with Micah Richards, a player he admires greatly.[LNB]Zabaleta is nevertheless determined to stay in the side after returning from suspension in the Carling Cup victory over Scunthorpe.[LNB]"Micah is a fantastic player and defensively he is so strong. He is only 21 and he has a fantastic future but it is normal that all players want to play in the first XI so any chance is important," said Zabaleta. [LNB]"A lot of players are fighting for a place in the starting XI and that is important because it is good for the squad."[LNB]
