Sevilla supervisor Garcia Pimienta has expressed his confidence in Kelechi Iheanacho, backing the Nigerian striker to regain prime kind and play a key function for the membership this season.
Since becoming a member of Sevilla on a free switch from Leicester Metropolis, Kelechi Iheanacho has had a gradual begin, making solely two league appearances and remaining an unused substitute in final weekend’s 1-0 victory over Getafe.
Pimienta attributed Iheanacho’s early struggles to fatigue following his return from worldwide responsibility however stays optimistic in regards to the striker’s potential impression.
Talking forward of Sevilla’s upcoming match towards Alaves, Pimienta mentioned, “Iheanacho has been with us all week and is doing nicely. He didn’t play final week as a result of he had solely not too long ago returned from worldwide responsibility and was drained from all of the flying.”
Regardless of this gradual begin, Pimienta is assured Iheanacho will quickly present his high quality: “However he’s an amazing participant, and we’ve full religion in him. He brings high quality and might take his likelihood when it comes.”
Sevilla followers are hopeful that the 27-year-old, affectionately often called “senior man,” will quickly replicate the spectacular kind he displayed throughout his time at Leicester Metropolis and assist drive the group to success this season.