He's been shooting a lot less lately (at least compared to last season). I think that's partly down to the team playing slower than before in order to maintain possession; shooting isn't going to help that. Also I think he's more confident in his teammates. Unless a shot's there to be taken you don't normally go for it unless you're a bit desperate, so having more faith in the team and his teammates would mean that he is happier to not try and open the gap for an unnecessary shot or cross as often.
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#26 | Riyad Mahrez - 2020/21 Performances
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That's been a big difference.He's been great recently. Is it me or has he been notably less selfish and started to rack up the assists from positions he normally would try and work a shot of his own from? He's even starting to show more fight in a City shirt on and off the ball which is a good sign in my opinion. What a player he can be if he can take a leaf out of Bernardo's book for effort for the team and desire to win.
No longer does he cut and shoot, now it's cut and pass or cross!
And he is using the outside space more with his right foot to mix it up. Nobody can handle him right now.
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Another great performance and a great poke in the eye for those persistent OFFS whingers !!!
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FFS t b
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He’s class. Was at Leicester aswell.
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He's been great recently. Is it me or has he been notably less selfish and started to rack up the assists from positions he normally would try and work a shot of his own from? He's even starting to show more fight in a City shirt on and off the ball which is a good sign in my opinion. What a player he can be if he can take a leaf out of Bernardo's book for effort for the team and desire to win.
I think part of it is just his style, his defensive positioning and getting back into it, he’s actually very good at. A better comparable would be Sterling as Bernardo is free to be the extra man wherever needed in the press.
I’ve personally been over critical of him at times due to that though - I’m more forgiving of some others than I am of him. It’s out of frustration of knowing just how good he can be though, he’s got such talent. I accept Sterling having a few poor finishes for example, I don’t with Mahrez as he really has got everything when he wants.
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Pep has re wired him. this last month the work rate is way up, the selfishness is way down. The talent is unquestionable.
Such an elegant player.
Such an elegant player.
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Agreed. He often uses his first touch to not just control the ball but put himself on the front foot and in attacking position. I want to love him whole heartedly but his inconsistency leaves me holding back.He has the best first touch of anyone I've ever seen in nearly 50 years watching football
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On a great run he is.
Fantastic work rate too.
Fantastic work rate too.
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