Tevez may stay, may keep the captain's armband.
Results against Leicester, Aston Villa, Notts County & Aris suggest it is not just quality of player that is enough. For me they need desire and even after spending the money we have there appears to be a lack of desire to get the winner and keep on or for that matter turn a defeat into a draw. In saying that we have not lost many.
Regardless, for me we need a new leader or general who through their will and attitude and ability on the pitch (similar to Tevez) and man management skills are able to up the tempo and keep that tempo when needed. We need to instill a never beaten attitude with the ability to thrash teams when the opportunity arises, goal difference is important.
Needs to communicate in English too.
For me we have Kompany and De Jong who are head and shoulders above all others currently at the Club. However are they true leaders and will they encourage/force others to step up their game to deliver at a higher and consistent level.
Wish I did have but I don't have the answers. Maybe Mancini does? I guess what I'm looking for is a John Terry three years ago (without the personal problems). A gladiator on the field. Would Kompany or De Jong grow into the leader role or do we need look further a field? Are there others out there and if so who do you think would be the right now and long term signing for us?
I believe that we are really near to being one of the very best teams around. What a wonderful time to be a Blue. Enjoy.