​New Shanghai Shenhua coach Wu Jingui has hit out at star signing Carlos Tevez, claiming that the Argentinian is overweight and insisting that he will not select the striker due to fitness issues.





Tevez who became the world's highest paid player when he joined the Chinese Super League (CSL) side in December from Boca Juniors has struggled to make an impact, scoring just two goals in 11 appearances so far.





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Wu, who has taken over from former boss Gus Poyet believes that the 33-year-old is not ready to play for the side, having just returned back to action from a calf injury.





"'I won't pick him right now. He's not ready physically. He's not fit to play. He is overweight, along with [Fredy] Guarin. I have to take responsibility for the team and the players as well. 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", Jingui said, as quoted by ​Dailymail.





Shenhua are not in the best place in the table, languishing in 11th position in the league and will be hoping to make a fresh start under their new manager after four consecutive defeats under former boss Gus Poyet.