#26 | Riyad Mahrez - 2020/21 Performances

[5 Hit Gibbon]

He did really well to set up Stones for the winner today, so I'll give him credit for that.

 

[MarsLlama]

Mahrez is a trump card player, he's the only player really capable of a moment of magic. Yes he can be frustrating but you can't understate the value of having a player like him in the squad.

Fucking hell, seriously? Mind-blowing that someone can believe this when our squad contains Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Sergio Agüero, Phil Foden and more. It's confirmation bias because occasional moments of magic are all Riyad really has. Doesn't mean the others don't do it as well, they just do other things on top of it.

 

[yankblue]

I'm always surprised when people seem to think he doesn't work hard. Who gets anywhere near a Pep team without working hard?

His body language can seem a bit moody at times, which I think sparks some of the discourse, but Pep is not playing anyone who doesn't put in a shift.

 

[Akira]

I'm always surprised when people seem to think he doesn't work hard. Who gets anywhere near a Pep team without working hard?

His body language can seem a bit moody at times, which I think sparks some of the discourse, but Pep is not playing anyone who doesn't put in a shift.

There's some players who are often mistaken as 'lazy', might be due to the way the run, control the ball or generally gives off that impression. Mahrez is often mistaken as one, as did Gundogan by some. You are right, lazy players don't get into Pep's team.

 

[mosssideblue]

I would say of late, he has shown to be more team orientated and worthy of his playing time. Long may it continue

 

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

There's some players who are often mistaken as 'lazy', might be due to the way the run, control the ball or generally gives off that impression. Mahrez is often mistaken as one, as did Gundogan by some. You are right, lazy players don't get into Pep's team.

Just so.

The quintessential "lazy" play was Dimitar Ivanov Berbatov - but what a talent! Berbatov would lazily, effortlessly dribble pass multiple defenders without a care in the world and then put the ball into the back of the net.

That said, I prefer that players on our side clearly apply themselves 100% on the field... and Mahrez is a notch or two below Berbatov to be forgiven "lazy" play.

 

[Eoiyflem]

Some people have their minds made up and will never change them, no matter what the evidence in front of them says. It happens in all walks of life

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

First class. Coming into his best form at the right time.

 

[SPIDERBOY]

Played well tonight....great finish.

 

[RobMCFC]

Mahrez has been superb tonight. Some nice dribbles, crosses and switches of play to Cancelo. Capped it with a fine goal.