Roberto Mancini has said Carlos Tevez will return to England in time to play in Manchester City's clash with Chelsea on Saturday.
The coach said: "I spoke with him yesterday and he will come back on Thursday or Friday morning.
"It's important that he come back to play against Chelsea. He has had a serious problem but he says he will be able to get a flight."
The Argentina international returned to his homeland after his wife gave birth prematurely, although she is now out of hospital.
Daniel Taylor is a former chief football writer for the Guardian
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