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Leicester City’s Claude Puel thrilled with Riyad Mahrez's fitness

Despite missing two games and several training sessions, the 26-year-old was in top gear against Pep Guardiola’s men on Saturday

Leicester City manager Claude Puel is thrilled with Riyad Mahrez’s fitness despite training just once ahead of their English Premier League clash with Manchester City.

The Algeria international failed to show up at the King Power Stadium after his move to the Etihad Stadium fell through.

The winger had missed their last two games and several training sessions but after returning on Friday, he made a second-half appearance for the Foxes where he impressed despite their 5-1 humiliation by City.