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'Not easy to read Mahrez's movement' - Bensebaini admits ahead of Champions League clash

Borussia Monchengladbach left-back Ramy Bensebaini is looking forward to playing against Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez but he admits it will be difficult to stop his compatriot.

The Bundesliga outfit host Pep Guardiola's side in Hungary on Wednesday for the first leg of their Champions League knockout stage fixture.

Bensebaini and Mahrez have always played together for Algeria on the international scene but the former player is now excited to face the 2016 African Footballer of the Year as an opponent.

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The 25-year-old also hailed the Manchester City star’s technical abilities after they were both part of the Desert Foxes’ team that won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.