The former Leicester City winger had been the number one spot kick taker for the Citizens since the last two seasons.
Recall that Manchester City held to a goalless draw at the Signal Iduna park against Dortmund.
Mahrez missed his penalty against Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday’s Champions League 0-0 draw.
It was learnt that Mahrez shot was saved by Gregor Kobel, who dived low on the right to get a strong hand behind the effort.
Speaking after the match at Signal Iduna Park, Guardiola said (Manchester Evening News): “Riyad was exceptional two or three years ago, he shoot the pen to go 1-1 here to help us reach the semi for the first time. Lately, he missed. He will reflect.”
Although, City have booked their qualification into the round of 16 despite the draw last night.
Guardiola said that the Algerian international will not longer take the penalty due to his recent form at the kicks.
He added, “He can take a break now with the penalties. He has the mentality to go there and do it. The teams are physically strong and we give advantage to them – it happened too many times. It’s many players.”
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