There was an awful lot of zooming and scanning done when Leicester posted a photograph of the club’s players on the steps of a plane.
The picture, taken to promote a sponsorship renewal, led to Foxes supporters noticing one very notable omission.
After double and triple-checking the image, fans came to the conclusion that there was definitely no sign of Riyad Mahrez.
#lcfc and @DHLitNowUK renew Official Logistics Partnership for 2016/17 season: https://t.co/hMrRjSUqX0 pic.twitter.com/9Bxxtk2uAi
— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 25, 2016
Mahrez, apparently the subject of interest from Arsenal, scooped Leicester’s player of the year award for last season when he played a vital role in their shock Premier League triumph.
And the absence of the Algeria international very nearly gave fans a panic attack on Monday night.
@LCFC @DHLitNowUK mahrez better be hiding on the plane lads this isn’t a funny joke
— Sam (@S_Griffin11) July 25, 2016
@LCFC @Lexus7Sanchez somebody important missing?
— Kevin P O’Donnell (@kpod09) July 25, 2016
@pikefish1 @LCFC @DHLitNowUK he’ll be a bigger loss than kante if we lose him mate
— Luke Ashton (@lukeashton80) July 25, 2016
@DasAngreifer there is something happening behind d scenes Mahrez cannot be missing 4rm official club pics.
— Imo Udom Udokang (@IUdokang) July 25, 2016
How is Mahrez the ONLY one missing. Fishy! https://t.co/wMEtt5v0ri
— 〽️1️⃣0️⃣ (@Bosscielny6) July 25, 2016
@Alexis58699444 I’m not saying he’s Arsenal bound – but no matter how long ago these were taken, you must wonder why’s Mahrez is missing..
— Sterling M. Archer (@GoonerPierre) July 25, 2016
Giroud quick to don DHL colours to welcome Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy & a cargo plane. @LCFC @DHLitNowUK #LCFC #AFC pic.twitter.com/RRgyyWEc9v
— Ben Royston (@bbroyston) July 26, 2016
One Arsenal supporter, though, was quick to take the piss.
@LCFC @DHLitNowUK Mahrez only flies with emirates now ;). To Nothern London :p
— FlippstersDad (@pappawalle) July 25, 2016
