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Leicester City Boss Claude Puel Reveals Riyad Mahrez Was Upset at Being Substituted Against West Ham

Leicester City manager Claude Puel has acknowledged that that Riyad Mahrez was disappointed to be substituted during the 1-1 draw with West Ham yesterday.

The game was level when Mahrez was withdrawn in the 70th minute and replaced by Ben Chillwell, to the bemusement of the Algerian who looked upset as he left the field.

After the game, Puel played down the reaction of Mahrez, insisting it was a normal reaction to being substituted. He also revealed he took off the 26-year-old because the team's counter-attack plan was not working and it was difficult to find the winger in the second half.