Leicester Boss Rodgers Lavishes Praise On Iheanacho After Goal Vs Gillingham

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers praised Kelechi Iheanacho after the forward scored the only goal in his his side’s victory against Gillingham on Saturday.

The Foxes zoomed into the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup courtesy of Iheanacho’s 56th minute strike.

The Nigeria international has now netted 16 times in 22 appearances in the competition.

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“He (Iheanacho) has played better in a two rather than up there on his own. Kel’s a specific type of striker,”Rodgers was quoted by Leicester Mercury after the game.

“When I have gone for pace, which I normally have through the central area, it’s been Patson or Vards who I’ve played. Obviously if ever I’ve needed to swivel it to two up front, then he’s been a part of that.

“But he’s a really good option for us whether he begins on the bench or he starts. Sometimes, Kel comes into the game and is amazing and then, he’ll do something in the same game which is not so good.

“But what I always get from him is 100 per cent commitment. I’m always pretty sure whether he starts or comes off the bench, he always gives his very best.”

By Adeboye Amosu