Kelechi Iheanacho has been included in Manchester City’s 18 - man squad for the Premier League game against Newcastle United, coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed.

Allnigeriasoccer.com had reported that the Nigeria youth international resumed training with The Citizens Elite Development squad at the start of this week after sitting out two games against Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland after suffering a knock during practice.

“Vincent Kompany, Clichy, Delph, Nasri and Toure are injured. Mangala is on the squad list and so are Kelechi and Bony, ” Pellegrini told reporters that attended Friday’s press conference.

The 18 - year - old Kelechi Iheanacho has made six Premier League matchday squads , featuring off the bench on three occasions.

City have tasted defeat in their last two games in the top flight after winning the first five.

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