Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare reveals Kelechi Iheanacho has visited a specialist to solve his toe problem
KELECHI IHEANACHO has been to see a specialist in a bid to solve his toe problem – and he may have to wait for his full Leicester City debut.
The £25milion signing from Manchester City came on as a sub for the Foxes at Arsenal last week.
Kelechi Iheanacho has visited a specialist to solve his toe problemRex FeaturesThe Nigerian striker may have to wait a little longer to make his full debutRex Features
“He’s had a bit of discomfort with his toe so we’ve taken him out.
“I’ll make a late decision on Saturday morning.
“We’ve been able to extend his fitness because of the discomfort he’s got in there. He’s been to see a specialist.
“We’re trying to give him enough time to recover from that.
Craig Shakespeare splashed out £25m to bring him to LeicesterRex FeaturesIheanacho came off the bench during last week’s defeat at ArsenalRex Features
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“It’s been very hard because he’s been behind the fitness levels of the others because of his late start with us.
“So we’re giving him every opportunity to get his fitness levels up and so we’ll make a late decision.
“He can run but not a full pelt. Striking a ball, if he catches it wrong on toe, it’s a problem.
Craig Shakespeare revealed the star is unlikely to start against Brighton on SaturdayRex FeaturesCraig Shakespeare says he is giving the striker enough time to recover from his problemRex FeaturesIheanacho is still struggling to run at full speedRex Features
“So sometimes, he’s getting a lot of discomfort. So we’re trying to manage that as best as we can.
“It’s natural thing for most players in terms of a specialist in that area.
“It’s really just a second opinion.”
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