Micah Richards says Man City have a player who is actually ‘similar to’ Riyad Mahrez

Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-08-27 05:00:00

Since Riyad Mahrez left Manchester City in 2023, the team has struggled to find a replacement for him, despite winning the Premier League that season. Various players have been used on the right flank to make up for his absence, but none have been as effective as Mahrez. This summer, City signed Savinho from ESTAC Troyes to fill the gap, and he has impressed with his fearlessness and attacking prowess. Micah Richards has compared Savinho to both Mahrez and Leroy Sane, praising his pace and technique.

While Savinho and Mahrez share similarities in style, Savinho may not possess Mahrez’s creativity, but he makes up for it with his pace and effectiveness in transition. Savinho’s ability on the counter-attack makes him a valuable asset to City, and he has already garnered praise for his performances. Despite not being an exact replica of Mahrez, Savinho has the potential to become a key player for Manchester City on the right flank.

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