Overview
- The Algeria international says an August ankle injury against Tottenham sidelined him for roughly two months before a late-October return to training.
- Since coming back from the Africa Cup of Nations, he has locked down the starting left-back spot, with Nico O’Reilly shifting into midfield.
- He describes competition for places as healthy and calls Pep Guardiola the best coach in football history after adjusting to the manager’s standards.
- Recent interviews recount frequent pre-transfer conversations with Riyad Mahrez, which he says accurately reflected the club and city.
- Reports differ on his summer fee from Wolves, with figures cited at about £31 million and £36.3 million, as City pursue trophies on four fronts.