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Djamel Belmadi says Algerian star Riyadh Mahrez was disappointed not to participate in Man City’s game against Liverpool.
Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi thinks Pep Guardiola should have played against Riyadh Mahrez in Manchester City’s 1-1 draw in the Premier League with Liverpool last Sunday, noting that the Algerian winger was very disappointed not to participate in such an important match.
In remarks published on the Algerian Football Federation website on Thursday, Belmadi said: “Mahrez’s situation at Man City is not worrying, he has played so many games, Almost all of them. We were expecting him to play such an important match in England and put on an impressive performance..
Belmadi: Mahrez has the mindset to overcome the difficulties of his career
“Unfortunately, this kind of difficulty is part of a soccer player’s career, he has to face such circumstances and he stays strong. We shouldn’t give it too much importance, although I know that Riyadh loves football so much, “added the Algerian coach..
Belmadi also mentioned that the Algerian captain is now fully focused on his Algerian duties. “Mahrez has a strong character, now he is focused on the national team as he wants to give the best of himself, “he said.” I wish him and his teammates the best of luck.“.
Algeria will face Zimbabwe on Thursday night in the third qualifying round of the African Cup of Nations.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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