Claude Puel: 'Riyad Mahrez to miss Manchester City clash'

Leicester City head coach Claude Puel has confirmed that Riyad Mahrez will again be absent for this weekend's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

  "There is no news. I hope Riyad can get his head right and to come back with us and to hard work. The best way is to come and to enjoy his football," Puel told reporters. "Riyad is a magnificent player and he loves football. He loves his relationship with his friends and teammates. He needs to come back and to play, to touch the ball. "I don't want to comment and give details of our relationship with Riyad. It is important to all details remain inside the club and not in the public. "I can understand all this speculation. I think it is important in this difficult time to keep all players, and club, united. Together, to look forward and continue the hard work on the pitch."