Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for match-winner Kelechi Iheanacho after his goal booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round.
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A much-changed Leicester side progressed into the fifth round of the FA Cup thanks to an early strike by Kelechi Iheanacho at Brentford.
Kelechi Iheanacho is determined to make the most of opportunities that come his way in the Leicester City starting 11.
Kelechi Iheanacho revealed his delight after saving Leicester’s blushes against Aston Villa.
Leicester City’s defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be sidelined until February after sustaining a knee injury which requires surgery, manager Brendan Rodgers has said.
Since arriving from Manchester City in the summer of 2017 in a £25 million deal, the striker has failed to justify his price-tag and has been the subject of criticism from some quarters.
Rodgers is determined to keep intact a squad who have taken Leicester to second place in the Premier League, and who have a real prospect of playing in the Champions League next season.
Kelechi Iheanacho believes the togetherness of Leicester City’s entire squad was on show during Saturday’s 2-1 victory at West Ham United.
Leicester City shook off chastening back-to-back defeats with a 2-1 victory at West Ham United to renew their distant chase of Premier League leaders Liverpool on Saturday.
Iheanacho has forced his way into the Leicester side recently, despite being hauled off against Norwich at the weekend before half-time after an incident which enraged the Canaries players and fans
Teemu Pukki’s opener was cancelled out by Tim Krul’s own goal as the Foxes missed the chance for a ninth straight Premier League victory after a 1-1 draw.
Nigeria’s duo of Wilfried Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho are expected to play a major role as Leicester City will be looking to make it nine Premier League wins in a row when they welcome struggling Norwich City to the King Power Stadium this afternoon.
The Nigerian is the latest Leicester player to make headlines for his fine displays.
Aston Villa is reportedly interested in signing Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho on loan in the January transfer window.
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, looked like Zinedine Zidane when he came on against Everton, according to ex-Foxes star Matt Piper.
And the polarising decision review system again ensured the Nigerian international would be able to celebrate after he found the net to hand Leicester a valuable three points against Everton on Sunday.
Jamie Vardy had equalised for Leicester in the 68th minute after Richarlison had given Everton a deserved first-half lead
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has described Kelechi Iheanacho’s situation at the club as “unfortunate” with first-choice striker Jamie Vardy at his best.
The Nigerian scored against Cambridge on Tuesday before netting twice in the 2-2 draw with Rotherham United on Saturday.
Brendan Rodgers took his strongest XI to the Bet365 Stadium to take on Stoke City, while assistant Chris Davies lead a weakened-yet-still strong line-up for a clash with the League One Millers.