Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers addresses Iheanacho’s form ahead of Manchester United clash

Iheanacho has scored three objectives for the foxes up to now three video games.

Leicester Metropolis supervisor, Brendan Rodgers, has lauded the type of Tremendous Eagles ahead, Kelechi Iheanacho, forward of their tie in opposition to Manchester United.

For the reason that absence of their star striker, Jamie Vardy, who felt a pressure within the gluteal area throughout coaching, the Nigerian worldwide has been giving Rodgers’ crew an impressive efficiency.

The 26-year-old has produced three objectives and three assists in his crew’s earlier three matches since he took the place of the English worldwide in Rodgers’ beginning eleven.

Kelechi Iheanacho’s sport by numbers vs Spurs:

100% dribbles accomplished
7 duels received
4 pictures
2 tackles made
1 help
1 purpose
0.38 xG

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The Nigerian star was praised by the Irish supervisor in his post-match press convention earlier than their journey to Previous Trafford on Sunday.

“Proper gamers round him. He’s at a major age. I see it day-after-day in coaching. When his contact is nice, he’s a top-class striker.” he mentioned.

The Pink Devils at the moment are in prime kind and have turned the “Theatre of Goals” right into a stronghold, profitable 8 occasions at dwelling whereas solely dropping as soon as and drawing twice.

Nonetheless, the previous Liverpool supervisor expressed his happiness for the participant and mentioned that the Nigerian is a menace to their rival.

“He’s labored very arduous within the sport and his hold-up play has been excellent. He’s seemed a menace. I’m delighted for him. It’s simply concerning the consistency now.” he added.

Of their previous 5 encounters with the Manchester Membership, the foxes have received 3 times, misplaced one, and drew as soon as.