Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare reveals Kelechi Iheanacho has visited a specialist to solve his toe problem
The new £25m Foxes striker may have to wait for his full debut as his manager reveals he still feeling 'discomfort' and looks unlikely to start at Brighton this weekend
KELECHI IHEANACHO has been to see a specialist in a bid to solve his toe problem – and he may have to wait for his full Leicester City debut.
The £25milion signing from Manchester City came on as a sub for the Foxes at Arsenal last week.
But Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare says the Nigeria striker is unlikely to start against Brighton on Saturday.
Shakespeare said: “He didn’t train on Thursday.
“He’s had a bit of discomfort with his toe so we’ve taken him out.
“I’ll make a late decision on Saturday morning.
“We’ve been able to extend his fitness because of the discomfort he’s got in there. He’s been to see a specialist.
“We’re trying to give him enough time to recover from that.
“It’s been very hard because he’s been behind the fitness levels of the others because of his late start with us.
“So we’re giving him every opportunity to get his fitness levels up and so we’ll make a late decision.
“He can run but not a full pelt. Striking a ball, if he catches it wrong on toe, it’s a problem.
“So sometimes, he’s getting a lot of discomfort. So we’re trying to manage that as best as we can.
“It’s natural thing for most players in terms of a specialist in that area.
“It’s really just a second opinion.”
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