Tevez will return to the field in a couple of weeks © EuroFootball.com

Carlos Tevez should return to the field after a few weeks, says strategist Roberto Mancini.

The Argentine has not played since September, when he refused to step onto the field in the Champions League match against Bayern Munich. Later, he went to Argentina without permission, where he stayed until last week.

Upon returning to England, the forward apologized and is preparing to return to the field according to an individual program.

"Of course, he will be able to play. I think Carlos will need two or three weeks of training and preparatory matches, and then everything will be fine," Mancini said.