Leicester City’s Algerian star Riyad Mahrez continues to dazzle in the Premier League, earning high praise from manager Claudio Ranieri ahead of their clash against Stoke City. The Foxes’ boss said, “Everything Mahrez touches is gold,” a sentiment that was well justified during their latest match.
Leicester found themselves 2-0 down at halftime against Stoke but mounted a spirited comeback largely thanks to Mahrez’s brilliance. The winger opened the scoring in the second half by calmly converting a penalty, kicking off Leicester’s revival. He then turned provider, setting up Jamie Vardy for the goal that secured a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Mahrez’s performance, which included five Premier League goals this season, earned him the man of the match award with a rating of 8/10. Despite the accolades, the humble forward credited his teammates for the turnaround: “Without my teammates, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I’m doing. It’s good to remain invincible. We’ve come back from a long way, and the credit goes to the whole group and the whole team.”
Reflecting on the game, Mahrez admitted there was room for improvement after a shaky first-half display but was relieved his side avoided defeat. “We’re capable of doing better on what we showed in the first half, of course. The main thing is not to have been beaten.”
Leicester’s resilience and Mahrez’s continued form highlight their strong start to the season as they push to challenge the Premier League’s elite.
