BSP-17 Mahrez given all-clear after ankle knock during Man City friendly

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Mahrez given all-clear after ankle knock during Man City friendly

LONDON, July 30, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Manchester City’s record signing Riyad
Mahrez could play in Sunday’s Community Shield against Chelsea after a scan
showed he had suffered no significant damage to his left ankle in a friendly
with Bayern Munich.

The 27-year-old Algerian international forward — for whom City paid
Leicester o60 million ($79 million) earlier this month — had to leave the
pitch in Miami on Saturday after being fouled by Bayern’s Chris Richards.

However, City said in a statement on Monday that a scan had showed nothing
alarming. “Riyad Mahrez has been given the all-clear to return to training
later this week after picking up an ankle knock,” read the statement.

“City’s new signing was withdrawn from the action after being fouled by
Bayern Munich’s Chris Richards during the first half of Saturday’s 3-2 win
over Bayern Munich.

“Subsequent pictures emerged showing Mahrez wearing a protective boot on
his left foot upon his return to Manchester.

“However, a scan today (Monday) has revealed no significant damage, and he
could be available for selection for this weekend’s Community Shield against
Chelsea.”

Mahrez’s replacement Bernardo Silva went on to score a double as City beat
the German champions 3-2.

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