Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi insists Riyad Mahrez is in good spirits.
Belmadi says there is no problem with Mahrez at City after the winger was left out of the matchday squad that drew with Liverpool, according to his national team manager.
He told DZ Foot: “There's nothing alarming about Mahrez's situation at Manchester City.
"If you look at the number of games he's played recently, it's a fair amount. Pretty much all of them. It's true we were all awaiting that game against Liverpool. We would have liked to see Riyad play and perform against that kind of opposition.
“Unfortunately, that's part of the job. To face this kind of situation. Stay strong and not dramatise it.
"Riyad loves football, he would have liked to play that type of game. He's disappointed. We all were not seeing him, but at the same time, he's very happy each time to find the national team again."
Belmadi added: "He is the captain of this national team and he wants to do well. There are zero worries.
“He's a player with a strong character too. If he got where he is, it's because he knows how to deal with this kind of situation. We wish him the best to him and to all his teammates."