Manchester City drew 1-1 with Liverpool on Sunday evening but Riyad Mahrez was a notable absentee from the matchday squad.
Pep Guardiola named a front three of Gabriel Jesus, Ferran Torres and Raheem Sterling, leaving Bernardo Silva on the bench, and the Manchester Evening News have explained why.
Prior to Sunday’s clash with Liverpool, Mahrez had played in 10 of City’s 11 games this season, scoring one goal with one assist, creating nine chances, making 12 successful dribbles and whipping in 16 crosses while amassing 784/990 minutes of playing time across the board.