Manchester City signing Riyad Mahrez escapes serious injury and could play in Community Shield

Pep Guardiola's side face Chelsea in the traditional curtain-raiser at Wembley on Sunday

Riyad Mahrez went down clutching his ankle against Bayern Munich (Getty)

Riyad Mahrez could make his full Manchester City debut in the Community Shield against Chelsea despite suffering an injury scare.

Mahrez was withdrawn midway through the first half of City’s 3-2 friendly win over Bayern Munich this weekend after going to ground clutching his left ankle.

The Algerian, a £60m arrival from Leicester City this summer, was pictured on crutches and wearing a protective boot upon the squad’s return to Manchester on Sunday.

However, a scan on Mahrez’s ankle on Monday revealed no serious damage and the 27-year-old could line up at Wembley on Sunday.

Mahrez featured in all three of City’s pre-season friendlies in the United States and impressed, settling in well with his new team-mates before Saturday’s injury.

Reigning Premier League champions City take on Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea, the FA Cup winners, in the season’s traditional curtain-raiser.

Pep Guardiola’s side then start the defence of their league crown against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on 12 August.