Manchester City manager, Manuel Pellegrini, has heaped more praise on Nigerian talent Kelechi Iheanacho on the heels of his imperious performance in the 4 - 0 thrashing of Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.<br /><br />Though the Flying Eagles star failed to find the back of the net against the Eagles for the first time in his career, he teed up Argentine international Sergio Aguero for City<span class="body1">&rsquo;s second goal.<br /><br /></span><span class="body1">&ldquo;Kelechi is a very important player. Every game he plays, he takes positively. Today, he had a great impact, </span><span class="body1">&rdquo; </span><span class="body1">Pellegrini said on Saturday.<br />&nbsp;<br /></span><span class="body1">&ldquo;I had to make the substitution because Aleks Kolarov was injured and we needed tall players for set pieces.<br /><br /></span><span class="body1">&ldquo;He has a bright future at this football Club.</span>&rdquo;<br /><br />In 16 games for the Citizens across all competitions, Iheanacho has been involved in 8 goals ( 5 goals and 3 assists).<br /><br />Photo Credit : mcfc.co.uk<br />