Iheanacho ruled out for weeks

Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho will miss action for the next couple of weeks after picking up an injury against Leeds United in the Premier League.

The Super Eagles striker is expected to miss the remainder of the season after he was seen limping in the Foxes last Premier League fixture on Tuesday, April 25.

Speaking in a pre-match presser on Friday, Leicester boss, Dean Smith disclosed that the Nigerian international suffered a muscle injury.

He, however, refused to rule out the 26-year-old for the rest of the season.

“He’s got a tear in his adductor muscle. It puts him out for a number of weeks. It’s significant enough.

“It’s not going to rule him out until the end of the season, there’s five games to go. But it’s going to be tough to get him back. Hopefully we can.

“He’s disappointed obviously. He’d just scored two goals in two games and was putting in a good performance. It’s unfortunate for him. It’s a blow.

“He came on against Man City and did ever so well. He scored a goal, hit the post and had another chance as well. I thought he played well in the Wolves game, scoring and creating opportunities for Vards. His all-around displays have been really good. It will be a loss but like always it gives opportunities for others now.” he said, via the club’s official website.

Iheanacho was on hand with a fine assist to Jamie Vardy as the 2016 Premier League champions played out a 1-1 draw with Leeds United.

The Foxes will take on the Toffees in the next fixture on Monday, May 1.

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