Carlos Tevez struggles with food, language in China admits Gus Poyet amid Shanghai Shenhua exit rumours
Argentinian backed by coach despite issues as his side continue Chinese Super League season at home to Fabio Cannavaro’s Tianjin Quanjian on Saturday
Shanghai Shenhua coach Gus Poyet has admitted Carlos Tevez is still struggling to adapt to life in China.
Poyet’s side resume their Chinese Super League campaign this weekend at home to Fabio Cannavaro’s Tianjin Quanjian amid continued speculation their US$800,0000-a-week star striker is seeking a quick exit.
“The main problems for Tevez is language and food,” Uruguayan Poyet told Argentinian newspaper Ole.
“Same as me, he can’t speak Chinese and he needs a translator all the time or he won’t be able to communicate with others.
“Fortunately he can speak a little Italian and English. Last week, he had a BBQ with [Colombian teammates Fredy] Guarin and [Giovanni] Moreno, except that, he hasn’t tried any Chinese food yet. He needs a lot of time to adapt to Chinese food.”
