Algerian forward Riyad Mahrez has returned to training with Leicester City.

Mahrez has been stay from training after he saw his move to Manchester City fall through during the just concluded January transfer window.

Premier League leaders City were keen on the 2016 African Footballer of the Year but the Citizens failed to meet the Foxes’ asking price.

He is now in contention to face Manchester City in a Premier League clash billed for the weekend.

While announcing his return, Leicester City said: “Riyad remains a greatly valued member of Claude Puel’s squad and is focused, together with his teammates, on achieving further success with Leicester City.”

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