Pablo Zabaleta Wants To Be At World Cup With Manchester City Team-Mate Carlos Tevez

Utility man dreaming of Argentine glory in South Africa…

Nov 24, 2009 11:40:53 AM

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Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has spoken out in praise of team-mate Carlos Tevez and hopes to be accompanying the striker when Argentina travel to South Africa for next summer's World Cup finals.

Zabaleta feels that Tevez's work rate and team ethic have made a real difference since he joined City in the summer, as shown by his impact from the bench in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Liverpool.

"I've played with Carlos before in the international team. I've always enjoyed playing alongside him because he is such a good player and he does so much for any side he plays in," the full-back explained.

"As well as being with him here now that he is with us at City, I want to get back in the national squad alongside him as well.

"Carlos changed the game when he came on [at Anfield], he played well as soon as he was on and gave us more chances to score.

"I was happy for him because it's not easy when a player wants to start and always be part of the first eleven. But all players are important in a squad now, and Carlos showed that on Saturday.

"He was great when he came on and I was pleased for him."

Zabaleta has managed to hang on to a regular starting spot at Eastlands this season. He knows that there is plenty of competition for places though and feels that it is keeping performance levels high amongst the squad.

"Everyone works hard here every day to get into the first eleven," he added.

"We all know it's not easy because there are a lot of players with fantastic quality in this squad.

"You have to fight for your place because it seems that there's two of everyone now! I think there's a big difference with us this season, there have been a lot of changes over the year and we now have great players in every position.

"That's what you need, because there are so many games in the Premier League of a high standard all through the season. We all have to work twice as hard now to get into the team, but that's good for everyone and especially the team."

Zack Wilson, Goal.com UK
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