Whilst Manchester City have started the season in fine form, one key player has been somewhat underwhelming so far. Riyad Mahrez has been an enormous part of City’s success in recent seasons, and alongside Phil Foden has been far and away one of the best two wingers at the club.
After a slow start in his first season, the Algerian was a crucial part of two Premier League titles and City ’s runs to the Champions League final and semi-final. He scored more goals than any other City player last season, with 24, whilst his 14 the season before was bettered only by Phil Foden and Ilkay Gündogan.
However, this season has seen a significant drop-off from the high standards set in the last two years. Not only is Mahrez scoring and assisting less frequently, but he has looked a yard off the pace and has struggled to even get onto the pitch at times.
