.Says he won’t
push him too far
By Taofeek
Babalola
Leicester
City boss Craig Shakespeare has revealed that the Super Eagles striker Kelechi
Iheanacho is building match fitness after seeking specialist opinion on a
lingering toe complaint.
Nigeria
international missed his side’s last weekend’s win over Brighton and Hove
Albion due to toe complain. He was not be fit enough to play in the Carabao Cup
tie against Championship side Sheffield United on Tuesday.
The former
Manchester City hitman came on as a substitute for his debut in the 4-3 defeat
away at Arsenal in the opening day of the Premier League.
Leicester
City will play Manchester United in their Premier League clash on Saturday but Shakespeare
is not yet convinced whether the former Flying Eagles forward will make the
trip to Old Trafford.
Shakespeare
stressed that he will give Iheanacho enough time to regain his fitness before
making him available for league game.
"[Iheanacho]
is another one who has trained," Shakespeare added. "We have to be
mindful about how far we push him. Gradually, he is getting back to
fitness."
No comments:
Post a Comment