Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has described Riyad Mahrez as a 'smart' and 'talented' player ahead of their crunch league fixture against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
A week ago, the Algeria international produced an outstanding performance with two assists as City romped to a 5-0 victory over West Ham United in their opening Premier League game.
In the absence of Bernardo Silva and injured Leroy Sane, Mahrez dazzled in the attack for the reigning champions.
Delighted by how he has taken his chance, Guardiola cautioned that the season is just getting started for the 28-year-old, who captained Algeria to glory at 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in July.