Leicester City, Brighton: Iheanacho to undergo scan on fractured hand
By Chijioke Ezeali
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho is doubtful for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion, according to Skysports, after returning from international duty.
.Doubtful for Seagulls clash
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho is doubtful for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion, according to Skysports, after returning from international duty.
Iheanacho missed Nigeria’s 2-0 loss to Serbia at the Hive Stadium in London on Tuesday night after he fractured the first metacarpal in his right hand in training.
The Nigerian is to undergo scan Thursday to ascertain the extent of injury. Leicester City will however be hoping that the injury is not to serious so that he can be available for selection on Saturday.
The 21-year-old was involved on Friday as Nigeria defeated the Robert Lewandowski led Poland 1-0 with the Foxes star playing for 81 minutes before he was replaced by John Ogu.
Leicester City are currently eighth with 40 points while Brighton sit 12th with 34 points.