Nalbandian joins a long line of big names to withdraw from the French Open -- which begins on 23 May -- through injury.

CNN: Injured Nalbandian out of French Open

But so-called "clear the air" talks on Monday afternoon saw 26-year-old Tevez formally withdraw his request and Mancini rewarded the Argentine with a place in the starting line-up and the captain's armband.

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