Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho may return sonner than expected according to Leicester City manager, Dean Smith at Thursday's press conference, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Iheanacho was injured in Leicester City's draw against Leeds United on the 25th of April and was said to be likely out for the rest of the season after suffering a tear to his muscle.
However, Smith stated that the Super Eagles forward is responding to treatment and his return to action will come earlier as he will be able to play against Newcastle and West Ham in City's final two games.
Smith said at his press conference: “The only thing fresh is that Ricky Pereira has been training with us. He’s only been doing part of the session but he’ll be training with us on Saturday and Sunday as well.
“He part-trained yesterday. He had a day off today. If he comes through Saturday, I’m sure he’ll be putting himself available for selection for Monday. It’s a boost to the squad to have him back.
“Kel has responded to treatment. Obviously he won’t be back this weekend, but we may get him back for the last two games. We weren’t hopeful of that when he first sustained the injury. Everyone else has come through the game okay.”
Leicester City have Fulham, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Westham United to play for the reminder of the season as they seek to escape the regulation drop, with 30 points that keeps them to 16th on the log.
By Uche Dozie