Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Kelechi Iheanacho’s future at the club is still secured despite his poor performance for the club this term.
According to the coach, Iheanacho who managed to score just two goals in 35 appearances this season, is included in his plans for the club next season.
The Nigerian international recently missed a good chance to help the Foxes share the points with his former club, Manchester City. Rodgers however believes Iheanacho can improve on his form next season.
“He’s just had his first season adapting to a new club. Then when you’re playing or challenging one of the best strikers in the league, it’s difficult.
“Kel will come back into pre-season, have a really good pre-season, gain more confidence, work hard and hopefully come out of that with a renewed motivation to show his qualities.”
Iheanacho has not started a game since Rodgers took charge and has only made six substitute appearances. Yet, the former Celtic boss insists he is satisfied with the contribution of the striker in the few minutes he has featured for the side.
“I’ve been impressed with him,” he continued.
“His appetite, his work, and then in games, where he has come on, whether it’s for five minutes or for 15 minutes, he’s impacted the game and done very well.
“He’s a fantastic young player and hopefully he can show that over his time at Leicester.”
