Manchester City’s record signing Riyad Mahrez could play in Sunday’s Community Shield against Chelsea after a scan showed he had suffered no significant damage to his left ankle in a friendly with Bayern Munich.
The 27-year-old Algerian international forward -- for whom City paid Leicester 60 million ($79 million) earlier this month -- had to leave the pitch in Miami on Saturday after being fouled by Bayern’s Chris Richards.
However, City said in a statement on Monday that a scan had showed nothing alarming.
“Riyad Mahrez has been given the all-clear to return to training later this week after picking up an ankle knock,” read the statement.
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“City’s new signing was withdrawn from the action after being fouled by Bayern Munich’s Chris Richards during the first half of Saturday’s 3-2 win over Bayern Munich.
“Subsequent pictures emerged showing Mahrez wearing a protective boot on his left foot upon his return to Manchester.
{{/usCountry}}“Subsequent pictures emerged showing Mahrez wearing a protective boot on his left foot upon his return to Manchester.
{{/usCountry}}“However, a scan today (Monday) has revealed no significant damage, and he could be available for selection for this weekend’s Community Shield against Chelsea.”
Mahrez’s replacement Bernardo Silva went on to score a double as City beat the German champions 3-2.