ROBERTO MANCINI insists he will resolve Carlos Tevez's future in the next 48 hours.
The Manchester City boss has told his skipper he will face Everton on Monday.Mancini heads into crunch talks with the wantaway striker today and said: "I will speak with Carlos when I arrive at the training ground.
"It is important I speak to him because I want to understand what he wants to do. I think this can all finish in the next two days.
"Will he play on Monday? Yes, why not?
"He recovered and rested on Thursday, so he will play on Monday.
"He has trained well since Tuesday and he doesn't have a problem.
"On Monday, we have a very difficult game at home against Everton and I want all of my players to be there, 100 per cent.
"I haven't had this situation before but it can happen at any club, in England or Italy."
Brazilian striker Jo filled the gap left by Tevez and it was his late equaliser against Juventus which earned Mancini's men the draw they needed to top Group A.
The City boss added: "I have known of Jo for five years. He played against Inter in the Champions League and scored two goals.
"He was young, but he was a good player and he still is a good player.
"He played in our last two games and didn't score but he has done very well, so I am pleased he scored tonight."
City should now get a more favourable draw in the last 32 when the teams are pulled out of the hat today.
But Mancini is looking beyond that.
He said: "I'm very happy as we wanted this and it was very important to finish top of the group.
"We have a chance to go all the way but it is important to have a good draw for the next round. After that, we will see."
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