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Nigerian Star Kelechi Iheanacho’s Participation in Leicester’s Clash with Brighton Uncertain
Leicester, UK – Leicester City’s Premier League opener at the King Power Stadium this weekend against Brighton & Hove Albion is overshadowed by uncertainty as Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho, the Foxes’ recent £25 million acquisition from Manchester City, missed Thursday’s training session, casting doubt on his availability for the crucial fixture.
While Leicester fans had eagerly anticipated Iheanacho’s home debut, the 20-year-old forward’s absence from training raised concerns. The Nigerian striker made his first appearance for the Foxes in their thrilling 4-3 loss to Arsenal during Matchday 1 at the Emirates Stadium, coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute.
Iheanacho’s absence from training wasn’t the only concern for manager Craig Shakespeare, as midfielders Vicente Iborra and Danny Drinkwater, who is rumored to be nearing a move to Chelsea, also missed the session. However, Leicester’s other Nigerian talents, Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi, participated in the training, providing a glimmer of hope for the Foxes.
Leicester City’s fans will be anxiously awaiting the forthcoming press conference from Manager Craig Shakespeare on Friday, where more information about the trio’s fitness and availability for Saturday’s clash is expected to be disclosed.
The uncertainty surrounding Kelechi Iheanacho’s participation in this weekend’s game against Brighton adds intrigue to the highly anticipated match, which will mark the first home game of Leicester City’s season. Football enthusiasts worldwide will be eagerly following the updates as the Foxes aim to secure their first victory at the King Power Stadium.
Stay tuned for further developments as we track the status of Iheanacho, Iborra, and Drinkwater in the lead-up to this weekend’s Premier League showdown.
