The Algeria international has not returned to training after his failed move to Manchester City, but he is now only damaging his own profile
Given the way Manchester City are playing this season, any footballer would – whether they want to admit it or not – be keen to represent Pep Guardiola’s side. As such, few could criticise Riyad Mahrez for skipping training on transfer deadline day when news of the Premier League leaders’ interest filtered through.
One week on, though, and with no agreement having been reached between the champions-elect and Leicester City for the Algeria international, he has yet to resurface.