Guardiola hails Riyad Mahrez as an “incredibly talented” player after first goals for Man City help thrash Cardiff

By Daily Sports on September 23, 2018

Mahrez, who signed for £60m in the summer, tapped in his first goal – and Manchester City’s fourth – after a patient, incisive team move, before whipping in his second late on.

“It’s good to get the first goals,” Guardiola said. “Of course it’s important for him. He came here, he’s an incredibly talented player. He deserves to play more minutes, like Phil Foden.”

The 18-year-old Englishman played for around 25 minutes as a substitute. “It’s a pleasure to watch Phil play football and of course Riyad as well,” Guardiola continued. “But the season is too long and they have to be ready, prepared, because they are going to play a lot of minutes.”

The stylish visitors were already out of sight by half-time, leading 3-0 thanks to Sergio Aguero’s sweeping finish, a clever looping header from Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan’s delightful curling effort.

Cardiff simply could not live with an irresistible City side and, as they are still searching for their first win this season, the Bluebirds now find themselves second from bottom of the table.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola [On his return from a touchline ban]: “I don’t play. The managers, we are there to be there when they have little doubts, to support them.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen with that guys. It’s the same group, they keep reacting, an exceptional group. They know how, when the situation is not good in terms of results, the closer I am to them.

•Adapted from a BBC report. Photo shows Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola

Source Daily Sports

Posted September 23, 2018


 

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