Carlos Tevez will be left out of the squad as Manchester City play Kaizer Chiefs in the final of the Vodacom Challenge.

The Argentinian striker, who joined City early last week and linked up with the squad last Friday, is still struggling with a heel injury and Mark Hughes does not want to risk his £25million signing.

"It is a shame for him, for us and for the South African public but unfortunately these things happen," said the manager.

"Carlos has had a continual problem with his heel and we had it checked yesterday. He is probably going to miss a week of training."

However, fellow new signing Emmanuel Adebayor, who completed a £25million move from Arsenal on Saturday, and Robinho, fresh from his honeymoon, are set to play some part tomorrow after both arrived in South Africa in midweek.

"We have checked Emmanuel out and he has looked good so far, his fitness levels are fine and he could play a significant part tomorrow," Hughes told mcfc.co.uk.

City beat the Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 on Tuesday night but the South African side qualified for the final by defeating Orlando Pirates in a penalty shoot-out yesterday.