Iheanacho: I’m grateful to Pellegrini

Manchester City’s rising hitman, Kelechi Iheanacho, might not realise it, but the 19-year-old is something of a poster boy for Manchester City.
Iheanacho is grateful for the confidence Coach Manuel Pellegrini has show him so far.
“It’s good when as a young player you’re introduced to a top team like Manchester City and you need to do well,” the Nigeria international said.
“It’s my job to show to the manager that I deserve to play in the squad and I deserve that chance.
“I know that as a young player I need to work hard for the team, work extra in training and in the game as well so that they will see that you need more games and you need to play.”
The good news for Iheanacho is that his wish looks likely to be fulfilled.
The teenage striker, who has featured in five of City’s last nine Premier League games off the bench, is in the running to be included in their Champions League knockout squad.
His targets are not yet refined, though.
Iheanacho is a quiet player who would rather let his football speak as he tries to stay in Pellegrini’s thoughts, but like any young footballer he wants to prove himself.
“All I know is that I work hard in training and in games,” he shrugs. “I just want to keep working hard.”