Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has defended Riyad Mahrez’s omission from the squad that defeated bottom-placed Huddersfield Town 3-0 on Sunday.
The Algeria international was missing in action as goals from Danilo, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane’s steered the Etihad Stadium outfit to their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions.
Almost a week after being dropped to the bench against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Mahrez was not part of the travelling party to West Yorkshire on Sunday.
And Guardiola has cited tactical reasons for the27-year-old’s absence.
"Rotation, tactical decision,” Guardiola was quoted by Manchester Evening News when asked about Mahrez’s exclusion.