The Algeria star sustained an injury during the club's pre-season friendly win over Bayern Munich but may play in next week's Community Shield
Riyad Mahrez is set to be fit for the start of the Premier League season, Manchester City have confirmed.
Injury update: @Mahrez22 latest... #mancity https://t.co/stiLQyI5jW
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 30, 2018
The Algeria international sustained an ankle injury during City's 3-2 International Champions Cup win over Bayern Munich , but is in contention to play in the Community Shield next weekend, against Chelsea.
Indeed, there were fears over the former Leicester City star's fitness after he was pictured returning to England on crutches, with Pep Guardiola also unsure of his fitness after the pre-season clash .
? MAN CITY RELIEF ?
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) July 30, 2018
Summer signing Riyad Mahrez has been given the all-clear to return to training later this week after suffering injury in pre-season: https://t.co/mRm9qNPURj pic.twitter.com/qOcPgfiQ7w
“I don’t know. I wasn’t in the locker room. It was his ankle. We will see," he told reporters post-match.
“I’m concerned for many things, for injured players, players who are still not here but I am so satisfied for what all of the guys on the tour have done.”
City, however, have now allayed those concerns.
"A scan today has revealed no significant damage, and he could be available for selection for this weekend’s Community Shield against Chelsea," read a statement .
Manchester City confirm Riyad Mahrez's ankle injury is NOT serious and he has been given the all clear to return to training later this week. pic.twitter.com/6vK4zkug1m
— City Watch (@City_Watch) July 30, 2018
Mahrez played in all three of City's friendlies in America, and impressed alongside a depleted squad.
The 27-year-old played 179 times for Leicester City, winning the Premier League and scoring 48 goals, and providing 38 assists.
City face Chelsea next weekend, and open their league campaign with a trip to Unai Emery's Arsenal.
