26 | Riyad Mahrez - 2021/22 Performances

[Sheikh rattle and roll]

Really quiet game overall. He stepped up well for the excellent penalty though.

Needs to pass when 3 on 1 at the end
Selfish sometimes but took the pen well

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

He got needlessly drawn towards the ball for their goal, vacating the space that Tierney strode forward into to create the chance. His defensive contribution has been much better of late but he was very ineffective on that front today

Glad he converted the spot kick though. That was a big moment and he absolutely buried it

 

[mosssideblue]

Great pen and would like to see him as the prime taker going fwd.

 

[mccity]

Great pen and would like to see him as the prime taker going fwd.

I think he is. I don't remember when exactly but Pep recently named Mahrez as the best penalty taker.

 

[mosssideblue]

I think he is. I don't remember when exactly but Pep recently named Mahrez as the best penalty taker.

The other day when we got two, I was surprised to see Sterling step up after Mahrez had slotted the first.

 

[mccity]

The other day when we got two, I was surprised to see Sterling step up after Mahrez had slotted the first.

I think that was more to do with the fact we were 3-0 up tbf. Sterling missing would have been inconsequential (in theory).

 

[mosssideblue]

I think that was more to do with the fact we were 3-0 up tbf. Sterling missing would have been inconsequential (in theory).

I agree no harm was done, but if we have a dedicated taker, for me they should be taking them

 

[Shaffer92]

Best of luck to him. It will be just our luck that he picks up an injury despite never being injured throughout his entire career practically.

 

[skillman]

Going to really miss him now he’s off at the AFCON but good luck to him

 

[MCFCFanTX]

Good luck to Riyad! Hopefully he can win the AFCON and comes back to us without picking up a knock.