Manchester City Coach Clears The Air On Injury Status Of Iheanacho

Speaking at a press conference on Friday afternoon, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has suggested that Kelechi Iheanacho is not in danger of missing the Premier League clash against West Ham on Sunday.<br /><br />The Nigeria international earlier played down reports that he is set for a spell on the sidelines, and the Spanish manager has echoed his words, stating that he is in good condition fitness-wise. <br /><br /><span class="body1"></span><span class="body1">&ldquo;Kelechi</span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;</span>s injury was almost nothing so it was a scare but he&rsquo;s fine. Everybody&rsquo;s fit and ready - we trained with 30 players today,</span><span class="body1">&rdquo; said Guardiola to reporters. <br /><br />Iheanacho, 19, was handed his first start of the season in Wednesday</span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;</span>s Champions League play-off tie with Steaua Bucharest but could not complete the game due to a muscle strain. <br /><br />Based on the pronouncement of the Spanish manager, the attacker will have to report to Uyo for international duty with the Nigeria squad, as from Monday, August 29.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br />Photo Credit : mancity.com<br /></span>
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