Leicester metropolis ahead Kelechi Iheanacho is a serious doubt for the Tremendous Eagles squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, PUNCH Sports activities Further experiences.
Iheanacho was not included in Leicester's squad for the away win at Cardiff Metropolis on Friday night after struggling a muscle harm in Foxes' 1-1 draw with Ipswich City on Boxing Day.
His supervisor, Enzo Maresca, revealed after the match that the versatile ahead was nonetheless underneath evaluation.
Maresca admitted that if it seems to be severe, the 27-year-old will be unable to journey to Ivory Coast to symbolize Nigeria within the AFCON.
“Kelechi had a muscle downside two days in the past,” Maresca advised reporters.
“We’re nonetheless ready to see whether it is one thing main or only a matter of days. However I don't assume he’ll have the ability to for the following one (in opposition to Huddersfield).
“We don't know but (if this can have an effect on his call-up at Afcon). It depends upon the harm. If it’s a main harm, he has no probability of going. If it's not necessary, he can go.'
Iheanacho and Foxes teammate Wilfred Ndidi had been named in Jose Peseir0's 25-man Eagles squad for the AFCON on Friday.
The previous Manchester Metropolis man might now get replaced within the squad as his health is unsure, with the likes of Terem Moffi and Reward Orban eyeing a primary look on the continental circuit.
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