Riyad Mahrez is set to miss a third game for Leicester when Claude Puel’s side visit Manchester City on Saturday, Sportsmail understands.
The Algerian did not report for training yesterday and sources believe he plans to remain away for the rest of this week at least.
Puel is preparing his team for the match at the Etihad without Mahrez in mind and that is expected to remain the case even if the 26-year-old has a change of heart and turns up at Belvoir Drive. The Frenchman usually has his side finalised 48 hours in advance of a game.