Riyad Mahrez - 2018/2019 performances

[pudge]

Bit strange he cannot start PL game anymore. Maybe Sunday is the day. But is he doing everything in trainings? to get picked before Sane,, Sterling etc.

Well he'll start ahead of Sané next time round after tonight.

Or at least he should.

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

Nice. Some have found the permanent scapegoat.
Fact = he started vs Burnley and we won. He didn't start vs Newcastle and we lost. But, these are just boring facts. They don't count. Rather, slating Mahrez is kinda therapeutic.
When you come to think about it, Mahrez didn't even start against Crystal Palace, Leicester or Lyon (first leg). We lost in all of them. But, these are just nagging facts.

Perhaps Pep didn't think he was in good enough form to start the games you mentioned or come on as a sub and change it. You cant have it both ways surely? Either way you look at it most fans I speak to think he has been largely disappointing since he joined. He needs to up his game considerably to get a start in this side. Very predictable when he plays at present.

 

[Barcon]

Getting into this side was always going to be a monumental task. The players we have in the positions that he plays in are some of the best in the world.

 

[KCblue]

Doesn't help his case that Pep has opted for Bernardo at RW the last two matches. When I saw that I knew he wouldn't even be coming on as a sub.

Can't see Pep picking him Sunday after no starts since December, so I'm guessing he'll start on the right at Newport.

 

[Mr HJ]

As we get closer to the business end of the season the ball is firmly in his court. Much like others in the past he has to perform to play. It is much different to the challenge he had at Leicester and I have yet to see the dynamic player we saw from afar two seasons ago. We are going for so many trophies there will be chances he just has to show he deserves a place in the first 11. He has the ability, no doubt, but for me he has often been too selfish and perhaps is trying too hard. We look far more balanced with Sterling, Sane & Bernardo in the team.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

As we get closer to the business end of the season the ball is firmly in his court. Much like others in the past he has to perform to play. It is much different to the challenge he had at Leicester and I have yet to see the dynamic player we saw from afar two seasons ago. We are going for so many trophies there will be chances he just has to show he deserves a place in the first 11. He has the ability, no doubt, but for me he has often been too selfish and perhaps is trying too hard. We look far more balanced with Sterling, Sane & Bernardo in the team.

Yup - it's a huge adjustment for Mahrez. But he definitely has the talent to succeed and challenge for a regular starting spot. I think he'll do so.

 

[Easy]

I like the attitude, hopefully this extended time on the bench has motivated him and his performances will improve.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Not getting much game time but no doubt he is a top quality player , hope he doesnt throw a moody like he did with Leicester and instead battles for a place in the side , we have so many games coming up and four competitions so he will get in the starting line-up at some stage , but he needs to stop trying so hard for a wonder goal and be a better team player , like Bernardo its a settling in period for Mahrez and hopefully he will produce his Leicester form in our shade of blue shirt soon.

 

[Ardwick Green Blue]

He did absolutely nothing to make a case for more playing time when he came on today. His form has nosedived as the season has progressed and I would question if he has what it takes to become a regular in our team.

 

[Trojan1962]

Let’s see how he gets on next season, he doesn’t seem to have the hunger to get involved at the moment. He was a star at Leicester very different here playing with a team full of stars