Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez has insisted that Saturday's 1-0 win over Leicester City proves that the team have learned how to react following a missed penalty.
Shortly after the hour mark,
⛔️ Man City’s last 4️⃣ PL penalties:
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 22, 2020
❌ Sterling v Wolves
❌ G. Jesus v Sheff Utd
❌ Gundogan v Tottenham
❌ Aguero v Leicester pic.twitter.com/bszwzRg4Rj
But speaking to Sky Sports, Mahrez insists that failure taught them how to respond in such a situation.
"Sometimes it happens," he said.
"But [against Leicester] we showed a great reaction after the miss, so that the last time made us stronger."
Manager Pep Guardiola also touched on the subject, admitting that City's penalty woes have come as a surprise to him, before claiming that he will never have a problem with a player who is prepared to step up and try.
"I like the mentality, I like Sergio taking the ball and wanting to take it. Practice, be positive, one idea, shoot and score a goal."
"It's not normal for the quality we have, but like I said to them, the next one we're going to score and the taker must be convinced, practice and be convinced and do it. Next time we're going to score and maybe it will be when we need it the most."
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Source : 90min