Sevilla coach Xavier García Pimienta has raised questions on Kelechi Iheanacho’s future on the membership after revealing the Nigerian ahead will miss the upcoming Copa del Rey conflict towards UD Almería because of minor health issues and potential switch exercise, Soccernet.ng reviews.
Iheanacho, who joined Sevilla on a free switch final summer time following his departure from Leicester Metropolis, could already be on his manner out of the Spanish aspect.
The Tremendous Eagles striker has struggled to copy the shape that made him a family title in England, the place he netted 64 targets and offered 31 assists in 232 appearances for Leicester.
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Since arriving in Seville, Iheanacho has managed simply three targets in 11 outings, with García Pimienta handing him solely 5 begins in La Liga. The Nigerian has typically discovered himself on the bench, lacking out totally in 12 league video games this season.
Addressing the media forward of Sevilla’s Copa del Rey round-of-32 fixture towards Almería, Pimienta confirmed Iheanacho’s absence from the squad, citing each bodily points and ongoing switch curiosity.
“Kelechi got here to the primary coaching session after the break with a small discomfort, and it’s true that he has gives from different golf equipment,” Pimienta revealed.
“We’ll see what occurs and if that curiosity materialises. He doesn’t have a critical harm, simply minor discomforts that stored him from coaching yesterday. He won’t achieve this at present both and won’t journey for tomorrow’s sport.”
The 28-year-old ahead, who was instrumental in Leicester’s FA Cup triumph in 2021 and the EFL Championship final 12 months, has reportedly attracted curiosity from English Championship aspect Watford.
La Liga outfit Las Palmas are additionally mentioned to be monitoring his scenario.
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