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

Iheanacho has scored three goals for the foxes in the past three games.

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has lauded the form of Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, ahead of their tie against Manchester United.

Since the absence of their star striker, Jamie Vardy, who felt a strain in the gluteal region during training, the Nigerian international has been giving Rodgers’ team an outstanding performance.

The 26-year-old has produced three goals and three assists in his team’s previous three matches since he took the position of the English international in Rodgers’ starting eleven.

The Nigerian star was praised by the Irish manager in his post-match press conference before their trip to Old Trafford on Sunday.

“Right players around him. He’s at a prime age. I see it every day in training. When his touch is good, he’s a top-class striker.” he said.

The Red Devils are now in top form and have turned the “Theatre of Dreams” into a stronghold, winning 8 times at home while only losing once and drawing twice.

Nonetheless, the former Liverpool manager expressed his happiness for the player and said that the Nigerian is a threat to their rival.

“He’s worked very hard in the game and his hold-up play has been very good. He’s looked a threat. I’m delighted for him. It’s just about the consistency now.” he added.

In their past five encounters with the Manchester Club, the foxes have won three times, lost one, and drew once.

 

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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