Tevez is without doubt a talent, and has been exceptional in both the blue and red of Manchester. However his future is unclear. In a few years he will be in a hot country, away from the media pressure and leaving his football to do the talking, however until then, it seems that Manchester is a cold and lonely place.
The language barrier has become increasingly more apparent in other ways, with voices becoming louder within certain camps, suggesting that the translation between different languages and cultures can cause issues when playing. It has been suggested that Per Mertesacker has found it difficult merging with the likes of Brazillian Andre Santos and Frenchman Laurent Koscielny, as he attempts to acclimatise himself to English top flight football.
Mertesacker has looked far from confident so far, however the lack of unity within the defence could account for a large amount of initial problems that this makeshift Arsenal team has faced. An excuse? Yes, however arguably a valid one, something that should improve in time. Yet Arsenal should not have faced this problem, as last minute signings should have been secured weeks before, allowing extra time for the likes of Mertesacker to bond with his fellow defenders. However that did not occur, and this is the expected result.
Ultimately, the language barrier is always a problem that needs handling. However you would hope that clubs of Arsenal and Manchester City can handle these issues, like they have done so in the past. Whether problematic in manager-player scenarios, or problematic within a team, there is always the possibility that some may suffer. At Arsenal, and in all the top clubs, different languages and cultures are common, requiring adequate translators or leaders that can ingratiate new players into the squad.
The fact Arsenal football club was pieced together at late notice will without doubt make things harder, as a relatively new Arsenal team was formed, rather than adding to what was already available. Teams take time to form, and an Arsenal squad that has been remade with players from all over the world, a settling period is bound to have been expected. However with the gunners lying 15th in the Premier League, settling in must happen sooner rather than later.
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I disagree with the assertion Tevez “always gives 100%” on the pitch, whatever the circumstances off it.
Since his transfer request last season, then subsequent hard line stance from the club, he has not performed to the high standards he did beforehand, indeed, his involvement in the latter stages in the FA cup was, frankly, a disgrace, on and off the pitch, for the Captain as he was then.
This season, he has been a waste of space, in fact, he has been undermining the team at every opportunity, in talk shows, on the bench scowling and muttering, and ultimately refusing to play to agitate another big money move.
It is apparent to all City fans, and many observers, that Tevez is working to an agenda which is fuelled by a desire to rake in as much cash as possible in his short playing career, aided by his advisor, Joorabchian.
No longer can Tevez claim any moral high ground, nor boast a professional approach to his career.
I believe he has made a huge blunder by making enemies of Man City, the richest club in the world – the only way his career can go now is downwards, to which I say, tough titties.