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Mancini hints Tevez must apologise

February 13, 2012
Carlos Tevez is reportedly set to return to Manchester © Getty Images
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini refused to give much away about the possibility of Carlos Tevez returning to action but indicated an apology remains the key to him finding favour again at the Etihad Stadium.

The Argentinian has not played for City since he refused to warm up during the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich in September, but it has been reported that he intends to return to England from Argentina on Tuesday and is ready to resume his City career after failing to secure a move away in the January transfer window.

Mancini, who saw his side return to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday, told Sky Sports: "My reaction is always the same. Carlos knows the situation, we are here and it depends on him. Carlos knows the situation from September, we don't have any problem."

Asked if an apology was still what City were waiting for, the Italian added: "Yes, it's possible. For now we should be happy for this game. For Carlos' situation, we know what can happen. Carlos is a Manchester City player. We are in Manchester, we are always there. We have not changed in these three months, we are there."

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