Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho’s debut for Sevilla on Sunday but it ended in tears as Liverpool defeated Sevilla 4-1, reports Sports 247.
The Nigeria forward, though lasted only 45 minutes on the pitch but it was a half to forget in hurry for the former Manchester City as Liverpool were three goals up.
Diogo Jota opened at the half hour mark and two quick goals from Luis Diaz ensured that Liverpool were cruising at half time to the delight of the Anfield fans.
“Senior man ” who played through the middle in Sevilla’s three man attack was subbed for compatriot, Chidera Ejiduke at the beginning of the second as he had little or no impact in the match.
Sevilla changed formation to play more from the wings with Ejiduke as the chief tormentor from the right side of the attack.
The introduction of the forgotten Super Eagles winger brought some spark into Sevilla’s attack as dribbled past Trent Alexander-Arnold, setting up Gerard Fernandez who found the back of the net to reduce the deficit.
The game dragged on with both teams with Sevilla threatening to add more goals but Liverpool English youngster, Trey Nyoni, had other ideas as the 17 years old came off the bench to restore Liverpool’s three goals lead with a beautiful half-volley.
Both teams used the game as a preparatory game ahead of the beginning of the 2024/2025 season as the LaLiga and the EPL kick off next weekend.
Sevilla added Iheanacho to bolster those attacks as the Nigerian switched from England to LaLiga ending his seven year stay with Leicester City.
