Kelechi Iheanacho has claimed Leicester City teammate Jamie Vardy is not his rival, reports Completesports.com.
Iheanacho has struggled to displace Vardy as the Foxes main striker since his arrival at the club.
The Nigeria international made huge impact at the King Power Stadium last season despite Leicester City’s relegation from the Premier League.
The 27-year-old was voted the club’s Player of the Season and also finished as the top scorer.
Iheanacho has also continued his shirt fight with Vardy in the Sky Bet Championship this season.
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The duo have scored four goals each for Enzo Maresca’s side this season.
“Let me put that right, it’s never a battle with me and Jamie, he’s a legend in the game, he’s done a lot for this great club, so it’s never a battle for me and Jamie,” he told LeicestershireLive.
“I’ve got absolute respect for him, he’s a legend as I’ve said before, so it’s never a battle.
“If he plays, he scores, you know what he’s like. So, if I play, I do my bit. Me, Jamie, Patson (Daka), it’s never a battle, we are happy with where we are at the moment.”
Iheanacho linked up with Leicester City from Manchester City for £25m in 2017.
He has won the FA Cup and Community Shield with the club.
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