Argentina boss urges duo to quit Hammers

Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano need to leave West Ham for the sake of their careers, according to their national team boss Alfio Basile.

The Argentinean pair made a shock move to London on transfer deadline day from Brazilian club Corinthians.

But they have both struggled for form since joining the Hammers, who have failed to win since the duo’s arrival.

Basile is now concerned Tevez and Mascherano’s disappointing club displays will translate onto the international stage.

“I hope both of them leave that club as soon as possible,” he told TyC Sports.

“I think they are half-hearted and I’m really worried about that. They play as if they are unenthusiastic.

“I hope for God’s sake that Mascherano can go to Juventus as it has been said, even if he has to play in the second division (in Italy).

“And Tevez can play in any position in the attacking line, but not as a left-winger like he is currently playing.”