'I've Got Kelechi' - Leicester Boss Counting On Iheanacho To Provide Cover For Injured Jamie Vardy
Published: January 22, 2021Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Kelechi Iheanacho is among the attack-minded players he is counting on to provide cover the injured Jamie Vardy.
The Foxes top scorer will have a minor operation for a hernia issue, effectively ruling him out of the trip to Brentford for the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday, January 24.
The Leicester City number 9 is also set to miss the Premier League matches with Everton, Leeds United and Fulham as Rodgers has confirmed that he faces 'few weeks' on the sidelines.
On playing without Vardy, Rodgers told reporters at Friday's pre-match press conference : "We’ve played without Jamie before and scored and won.
"He’s contributed to the team over these past few weeks even if he hasn’t scored. When you don’t have one of the top strikers in the league, it’s always going to be disappointing. It’s not overly concerning.
"It’s our best chance of getting him back. Ayoze Perez is a natural striker. He doesn’t threaten the backline as quickly as Vardy, but he’s a great finisher. I‘ve got Kels who can offer a threat too."
With Vardy injured, speculation linking Iheanacho with a possible loan move to RB Leipzig this month is out of topic as he is expected to be handed more playing time.
Of his 18 appearances in all competitions for the Foxes this term, the Nigeria national teamer made eight starts with five of those in the Europa League.
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