When is Riyad Mahrez back? | Pep Guardiola Press Conference | Southampton vs Man City

Pep Guardiola has given an injury update ahead of our trip to Southampton on Saturday.

The City boss, speaking at his Friday afternoon press conference, was asked whether Riyad Mahrez might make a return to the Club after Algeria were knocked out of the AFCON at the first hurdle.

But our current top scorer won't feature against the Saints after being afforded a rest period.

"Now he has a holiday for a week," said Pep.

"After the AFCON, he has permission for one week off and will come back with the team next week."

Ake has already played 14 times this season - more than the entire 2020/21 campaign - and has been in excellent form.

Zinchenko, who has played a dozen times this season, hasn't been available since the Boxing Day win over Leicester City.

It was mixed news on the defensive pair's progress.

"Nathan is ready, Zinchenko, no," he said.

Additionally, the boss also confirmed the players will have several days' rest after the Southampton game.

There was the possibility of a squad trip to Abu Dhabi for a warm-weather break, but due to potential COVID risks, the team will not travel overseas together.

"We spoke with the club and it’s not safe to go all together (to Abu Dhabi) with the virus," affirmed Pep.

"Instead, we decided everyone to go for themselves with family and friends."

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