Ousmane Dembele has said that Manchester City wideman Riyad Mahrez is one of his favourite wingers in the world
The Barcelona trickster told MARCA in an interview, when quizzed about the four players he rates extremely highly in his position.
Ousmane Dembele singled out Riyad Mahrez amongst a number of other world-class players.
Ousmane Dembele names Riyad Mahrez as one of his favourite wingers in the world
Branded as ‘unplayable’ by Jermain Defoe, the £60 million (Sky Sports) man has been phenomenal during his time at City, and was also one of the best in the business during his unforgettable spell at Leicester City.
Throughout the years, the manner in which Mahrez has combined aesthetics with end product as well as big-game performances has been a joy to watch.
Ousmane Dembele, who is one of the outstanding wide players in world football named Riyad Mahrez as one of the four wingers he takes inspiration from.
“In my position, I would tell you, [Riyad] Mahrez, Vinicius [Jr.], [Rafael] Leao and [Leroy] Sane.”
That goes to show how revered the Manchester City forward should be.
Riyad Mahrez sometimes goes under-the-radar
Considering a winger as well-rounded Ousmane Dembele has said this is a stark reminder of how incredible a player Riyad Mahrez has been over the years.
Since joining Manchester City, rotation, which affects all the players at the club and becoming a big fish in a much bigger pond has meant he has sometimes gone underrated.
However, time and again, Mahrez has showcased that he belongs at the elite level, especially in the Champions League as his campaign during the 2020/2021 season remains one for the ages.
But the average fan may perhaps have not taken note of Mahrez’s brilliance as it is shared at the Sky Blues, with a number of top wingers at their disposal over the years and Pep Guardiola’s rotation policy.
It is key to take note of how Riyad Mahrez has never had to sacrifice his natural flair to fit into the Spaniard’s system, while having operated at the highest level, which is worth applause.
