26 | Riyad Mahrez - 2022/23 Performances

[nellyonthewing]

He moans when he’s not selected then turns in a non performance again.

 

[decmancity]

You know exactly the game you are going to get in the first 5 minutes. Sadly, not a good one today.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Too weak in the 50/50 challenges and made no real effort to tackle imo. Too much passing backwards.

He won 4 tackles against Fulham. Our next highest player won 2

I don’t think it was a 10/10 performance from Mahrez or anything but let’s at least stick to what happened

 

[lightning Rodri]

He won 4 tackles against Fulham. Our next highest player won 2

I don’t think it was a 10/10 performance from Mahrez or anything but let’s at least stick to what happened

Yes, for me it was one of those performances which looked average on the eyes but stats tell a better, and likely more accurate story.

 

[TheCity]

It wasn’t Mahrez’s best game yesterday but for sure he was far better than people say here.

He got an assist, he gave a good pass to Alvarez leading to the penalty. He gave a very good pass to Gundogan who shot on the goalkeeper. And also a long ball to Haaland but unfortunately Haaland control wasn’t good enough to try to score.
And he cameback at least twice defensively, making good tackles and gaining the ball back (once was after losing the ball).

But I’m not saying he had a wonderful game, just he wasn’t as bad as people say.

Of course I’d love to see Mahrez play every time like he did against Liverpool or the 2nd half against Tottenham. But no worries he is still able to do that and he will be very important for us for the last remaining games of the season.

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

You know exactly the game you are going to get in the first 5 minutes. Sadly, not a good one today.

He helped win us a penalty in first 5 minutes :) Fulham were really good and denied him any sort of space but despite that he had a decent game

 

[decmancity]

He helped win us a penalty in first 5 minutes :) Fulham were really good and denied him any sort of space but despite that he had a decent game

Bit of a stretch lol.

 

[Sir peace frog]

seems to have a bit extra in the champions league, can see him getting the crucial goals when needed .

 

[waspish]

He helped win us a penalty in first 5 minutes :) Fulham were really good and denied him any sort of space but despite that he had a decent game

Thought it was Alverez who won the penalty?

 

[SouthernPlastic]

He won 4 tackles against Fulham. Our next highest player won 2

I don’t think it was a 10/10 performance from Mahrez or anything but let’s at least stick to what happened

Well from watching he should have won more, I don’t look at players and think they should have done better for no reason. Let’s face it, most people felt he had a shit game.

The goal assist was a nothing pass aswell, Julian had to do all the work, wasn’t as if it was put in a plate for him.

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

Bit of a stretch lol.

Na mate, strech is when some criticise Mahrez for the sake of it, no one is saying it was his best game but it wasn't as bad as few suggested, and all that matters is we won

Thought it was Alverez who won the penalty?

Wasn't that mahrez who controlled Grealish pass beautifully and layed it for Alvarez? i didn't say he won the penalty, i said he contributed/helped in that action

 

[Charlesfarsbar]

The bit I didn’t like was him shaking his head and muttering with his Gallic chum Laporte on the bench

it’s the problem with keeping these players who are getting on , they want to play every big game

at this stage of the season Pep has settled on his big game 11 and unfortunately Mahrez isn’t in it

he will play even less next season so may be time to get someone in who is hungry and eager to improve ?

 

[Mahcityrez]

The bit I didn’t like was him shaking his head and muttering with his Gallic chum Laporte on the bench

it’s the problem with keeping these players who are getting on , they want to play every big game

at this stage of the season Pep has settled on his big game 11 and unfortunately Mahrez isn’t in it

he will play even less next season so may be time to get someone in who is hungry and eager to improve ?

Where did you see him shaking his head on the bench, I didn't see it. Maybe he wasn't satisfied with his performance.

 

[OB1]

The bit I didn’t like was him shaking his head and muttering with his Gallic chum Laporte on the bench

it’s the problem with keeping these players who are getting on , they want to play every big game

at this stage of the season Pep has settled on his big game 11 and unfortunately Mahrez isn’t in it

he will play even less next season so may be time to get someone in who is hungry and eager to improve ?

Mahrez is clearly still hungry for success, that's why he doesn't like not playing.

He is very unlikely to want to leave City: his wife doesn't want to leave Cheshire.

 

[Isaac the Forgemaster]

The bit I didn’t like was him shaking his head and muttering with his Gallic chum Laporte on the bench

it’s the problem with keeping these players who are getting on , they want to play every big game

at this stage of the season Pep has settled on his big game 11 and unfortunately Mahrez isn’t in it

he will play even less next season so may be time to get someone in who is hungry and eager to improve ?

'Mahrez? He’s grumpy with me when he doesn’t play, all the time. He makes me notice when he’s grumpy.'

Pep just said this ten days ago on post match conference vs Sheffield United and now you say Mahrez is someone who is not hungry anymore?

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

What a frustrating player he can be , absolutely garbage against West Ham , but he can score three at Wembley and every chance he will put Real Madrid to the sword ,he can be that good.
If he was consistent , he would be genuine world class , but some games he just cant be arsed.

 

[mosssideblue]

Talent without application is how he is performing atm

 

[City10.]

Just simply a hit and miss. You just don’t know what u gonna get out of him when he plays

 

[ford7]

He'll score a crucial goal against Madrid and make up for it, I know my Algerian king.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

Just simply a hit and miss. You just don’t know what u gonna get out of him when he plays

He’s far more miss than hit.

Good free kick for the opening goal but other than that he was invisible…again.

How Foden finds himself on the bench watching this fella is beyond me.