Iheanacho reveals words of encouragement received from Rodgers before joining action vs Leeds

Published: March 07, 2022

Kelechi Iheanacho has provided an insight into manager Brendan Rodgers' words to him before he stepped off the bench during the second half of Leicester City's 1-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday.

The only goal of the game did not arrive until the 67th minute when Harvey Barnes played a one-two with Iheanacho inside the area, he got the ball back and curled a low effort past Meslier and into the bottom corner.

The match-winning assist by Iheanacho meant he has set up his teammates nine times so far in 2021-2022 - a career best for the Nigeria international as a professional.

The former Manchester City wonderkid has seen his game time limited since returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty late January, logging 76 minutes from a possible 450 in the Premier League, and is looking for more game time in the business part of the season.

"I just needed to play my football. I just needed to go and fight and help my team-mates and that’s exactly what I did," Iheanacho said to LCFC TV.

"He encouraged me a lot and I got on the pitch, I was helping my mates out, and creating is so, so important – and so is the spirit and togetherness.

"We fought until the end to get the victory."

Iheanacho is expected to play a starring role for the Super Eagles later this month when they face off with Ghana in back-to-back 2022 World Cup playoff matches.

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