Gabriel Jesus 'not happy' with Mahrez taking penalty v Liverpool | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola personally apologised to the Brazilian striker after allowing Riyad Mahrez to take the 86th-minute spot-kick, which he then sailed over the bar.

Many were perplexed with the decision, as Mahrez does not have a good track record from the spot. In the Premier League, the Algerian has now missed six of his last 10 penalty attempts.

Although the 21-year-old has only scored once in all competitions for the defending champions, Gabriel Jesus insists his confidence wasn’t an issue.

The Brazilian also said he would back City’s record signing if he’s chosen to take another penalty.

“Obviously, I’m not that happy,” he told reporters. “As Riyad, I’ve been practising [penalties].

“I would like to have taken it. I was confident, so I was not happy that they did not allow me. However, it was important that we didn’t lose. Pep spoke with me.

“This is part of football, sometimes these things happen. I will support Riyad if the manager chooses him again.”