Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has revealed he is not under pressure to step into the shoes of Leicester City’s number one striker Jamie Vardy.
While Jamie Vardy was absent in Thursday’s Europa League win over Zorya due to a calf problem, Iheanacho was handed the opportunity to lead the attack by coach Brendan Rodgers.
Iheanacho did live up to the expectations by assisting the first two goals, before scoring the third himself as the Foxes began their European campaign in style.
“So, 3-0, a clean sheet, we’re happy. It wasn’t a great start for us, the second half was much better.
“So, we’re happy we started well in the Europa League, hopefully [we’ll] work more in training and we’ll take it from there.
I’m happy with the two assists and a goal. Hopefully [there’s] more to come.
“I think it’s my first time [in the Europa League], so I’m really happy. Hopefully, [I’ll] play more and get more goals, some more assists and help my team.
While Jamie Vardy missed Thursday’s win due to a calf problem, Iheanacho says he did not feel the pressure of having to lead City’s line against Zorya, and three goal involvements substantiated that outlook.
“To be fair, there’s no pressure on my side,” he said.
As the team gets ready to take on Arsenal in their next fixtures, Iheanacho is in line to lead the attack again with Vardy still struggling for fitness.