26 | Riyad Mahrez - 2022/23 Performances

[OrigamiNinja]

He is a different player when he attacks full backs. It’s criminal to have that level of ability and not use it.

 

[Kadour75]

Got us to FA cup final single handadly. In the last four PL games, he was behind the penalty that unlocked the game against Fulham and gifted an assist for the winner, he then unlocked a complicated situation with an assist for the first goal against Westham, he laid off two assists to secure the win against Leeds, today gave the assist for the opener. Pivotal and indespensible when the chips are down.

 

[Gabriel]

One of very few players in football whose first touch is so good that it means there is often no need for a second. He can kill the ball in one and at the same time shift his balance to throw the defender. The fact that he makes it appear effortless is all the more remarkable.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

He might have played himself into the team for Wednesday i think he will give Camavinga more problems than Bernardo , he also turns up in big Champs league games.

 

[Constantine]

Another critical assist. Allows Gundo's beauty to unlock the game.
Third in PL with 10 assists

 

[Mahcityrez]

He might have played himself into the team for Wednesday i think he will give Camavinga more problems than Bernardo , he also turns up in big Champs league games.

Then who u gonna drop? Bernardo or Gundogan? A very hard decision for Pep...

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Then who u gonna drop? Bernardo or Gundogan? A very hard decision for Pep...

Bernardo , love the little fella but we need more attacking options at home , that Real Madrid defence will crumble under real pressure

 

[Gabriel]

He might have played himself into the team for Wednesday i think he will give Camavinga more problems than Bernardo , he also turns up in big Champs league games.

Assuming Militao is available again, he’ll be back in that berth, no?

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Well this is funny, he's getting plaudits, but I thought he was pretty ordinary. Yes, he gave us possession but very little else. Better watch the game again, I suppose.

 

[Constantine]

Well this is funny, he's getting plaudits, but I thought he was pretty ordinary. Yes, he gave us possession but very little else. Better watch the game again, I suppose.

This post is funny.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

His first touch, close control and dribbling were all immaculate today.

When he combines all three with a willingness to run at defenders he's almost unplayable.

 

[fuskarn]

when he looks interested, he is really good. good game today

 

[ford7]

 

[5 Hit Gibbon]

He's underrated by many on here I feel.

 

[Irishblue93]

Yet again he deliverys

 

[JoeD]

He is a different player when he attacks full backs. It’s criminal to have that level of ability and not use it.

He's not given license to do so and it certainly has something to do with the manager's instructions and his ideas about not losing the ball. It's a very different Mahrez than the one who helped us winning the PL in 2015/16.

 

[Isaac the Forgemaster]

He is a different player when he attacks full backs. It’s criminal to have that level of ability and not use it.

It's criminal that he's never allowed to use his flair and magic at Man City. He's just a puppet who strictly follows Pep's instructions now.

 

[Constantine]

Exactly, his game has lost that flair, freedom, rebellion, outrage, street smartness and joy. We see some glimpses on rare occasions. He has totally surrendered his soul to managerial and marital establishments.

Oh well, there is always those old videos on Youtube.

 

[Goater=Legend]

I was preferring Foden to start but im leaning more towards Mahrez now on Wednesday, he just has something in his locker to open the game up.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I was preferring Foden to start but im leaning more towards Mahrez now on Wednesday, he just has something in his locker to open the game up.

He very much does,but he is just as likely to go missing.

In fairness he has shown better appetite and bite of late,so hopefully that is the version we see on Wed should he get the nod.