Kelechi Iheanacho Takes His Performance to Next Level, Score Hat trick Against Sheffield United - Read Brendan Rodgers Submission

 

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers has lauded Super Eagles star, Kelechi Iheanacho’s hattrick in the team’s 5-0 win against Sheffield United as an outstanding performance.

Iheanacho who had scored in two consecutive league games was eyeing a first career achievement of scoring in three consecutive EPL games and he did so in style scoring three goals in the process.

A delighted Rodgers told Skysports that the Nigerian international’s performance shows his determination and hunger to succeed with the team.

“[Iheanacho] was outstanding, not just in his goals, but his overall work-rate,” Rodgers told reporters.

“He had a big responsibility today, in terms of dropping into the space, finding that pocket that was just on the back of the midfield, and I thought he did that very, very well.

“He’s a great guy. He deserved the three goals. He had one or two other opportunities, but we’re all delighted for him.”