Former West Ham and Juventus striker Carlos Tevez was rushed to hospital after suffering a cut to his forehead at home. 

The 39-year-old manager collapsed at home and sustained the injury to his head, however he will still reportedly be on the Independiente bench tonight as manager.

The retired centre-forward is now a coach in his homeland of Argentina and Independiente will face Barracas Central in the Copa Libertadores.

His daughter then took him to the hospital for treatment where he received stitches and was released. 

Former striker Carlos Tevez is now a manager for Independiente in his homeland of Argentina

Despite his assitant manager holding training for Independiente today, Tevez is said to be in attendance in the dugout tonight.

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The Argentinian began his career with Boca Juniors, winning the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup in 2003 before moving to Brazilian club Corinthians.

He then moved to English clubs West Ham United in 2006 and Manchester United in 2007, but joined fierce rivals Manchester City in 2009.

He won the Premier League two years later with the Blues before joining Juventus in 2013 where he won two Scudetti among other trophies.

After scoring 50 goals in 96 games for Juventus, he then retired in 2021.