Leicester transfer news: Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers insists Kelechi Iheanacho is part of his plans

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers insists struggling striker Kelechi Iheanacho is part of his plans.

The Nigeria international has been limited to just six substitute appearances since Rodgers’ arrival in February.

Kelechi Iheanacho has struggled for form this season

And his last Premier League start came in December.

Rodgers said: “Yes he is (part of my plans).

“He’s just had his first season adapting to a new club. Then when you’re playing or challenging one of the best strikers in the league in Jamie Vardy, it’s difficult.

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“Kel will come back into pre-season, gain more confidence and hopefully come out of that with a renewed motivation to show his qualities.”

Iheanacho has scored just ten goals since joining Leicester in a £25million deal from Manchester City in 2017.

And he missed a gilt-edged chance against his former employers to draw the Foxes level on Monday.

Rodgers added: “I’ve been impressed with him. His appetite, his work, and then in games where he has come on, he’s impacted the game.

“He’s done very well, and nearly did again,” said Rodgers.

“He knows he should score, in big games you don’t get many chances. He’s a fantastic young player and hopefully he can show that over his time at Leicester.”

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