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The chairman of Shangai Shenhua has admitted that his £650,000-a-week stat Carlos Tevez has not met expectations in the Chinese Super League .

The former West Ham and Manchester City striker is one of the highest-paid players in the world, but has struggled with form and fitness as Shenhua have struggled in the league this season.

Although he came off the bench to score against rivals Shanghai SPIG on Saturday, it was a mere consolation in a 6-1 defeat.

That has led chairman Wu Xiaohui to admit the Argentine has not been the success that the club were banking on when they handed him a monster contract in January.

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"Our intention was to bring in an influential star player with high quality, and we all think Tevez could fit the bill," Wu told Shanghai TV.

"However, due to a lack of winter training and match fitness, he didn't meet our expectations."

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A calf injury saw him miss the start of the Chinese Super League season, with his side losing all four of their games so far.

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Wu Jingui replaced former Chelsea star Gus Poyet as manager last week and has also criticised the Argentine for his physical condition.

"He is overweight, along with [Fredy] Guarin. I have to take responsibility for the team and the players as well," Wu said.

"If you are unable do your utmost to play, there's no point in picking you. I have coached lots of big stars, and my players are never picked on reputation."