Iheanacho 'is part of my plans' for next season - Leicester City Boss Rodgers

Kelechi Iheanacho - Getty

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers insists Kelechi Iheanacho remains in his plans for next season despite a below par showing for the club this term.


Iheanacho has struggled to make an impact with the Foxes this season scoring twice in 35 matches across all competitions.

The Nigeria international missed a glorious chance to help the Foxes share the points with his former club, Manchester City on Monday.

Rodgers has, however, mapped out plans to help Iheanacho improve on his performances next season.

“Yes he is [part of my plans] ” Rodgers told Leicester Mercury.

“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.”

The striker has not started a game since Rodgers took charge and has only made six substitute appearances.

“I’ve been impressed with him,” he continued.

“His appetite, his work...He knows he should score.

“He’s a fantastic young player and hopefully he can show that over his time at Leicester.”