Nigerian wonder kid Kelechi Iheanacho has been
included in Manchester City’s squad for the knockout stages of the Uefa
Champions League.
The 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup MVP was rewarded by
City boss Manuel Pellegrini for a sensational burst to first-team prominence
having bagged an impressive tally of eight goals in 18 appearances thus far.
Kelechi Iheanacho has risen to prominence at the Etihad. Image: Telegraph
The Chilean tactician has already hinted at the
Super Eagles’ forward inclusion to the squad following injuries to Kevin De
Bruyne and Wilfried Bony that have limited his options in attack.
The Belgian winger is set to be out for six weeks
with a knee problem while Bony is still struggling with a calf injury that’s
sidelined him for two weeks.
Making way from the elite list is France playmaker
Samir Nasri, who hasn’t featured for the Citizens since the 5-1 win over
Bournemouth In October after picking up a nasty hamstring injury.
He recently got a hat-tick against Aston Villa. Image: BBC
The former Arsenal and Marseille player has
subsequently undergone surgery on the problem and may return to first-team
action in March.
City face Ukrainian side Dynamo Kiev in the
Champions League last 16 with the first leg coming in Kiev on February 24.
The two-time Premier League champions will be
looking tom make the quarterfinals of Europe’s premier competition for the
first time.
Source: Goal
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