Pellegrini Wants More from Iheanacho

Manchester City Manager, Manuel Pellegrini, does not want Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho, to rest on his laurels as the Citizens continue their preparations for the 2014/15 season.

Iheanacho netted his second goal in as many matches for the Citizens in the 5-1 thumping of Italian giants, AC Milan at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Sunday night.

The 17-year-old poked home from the top of the box in the 26th minute as the Citizens routed the Rossoneri in emphatic fashion.

Pellegrini was again impressed with his Nigerian charge but revealed that the tour to the United States is the chance for younger players like Iheanacho to catch his eye.

“We have a lot of young players here with us. We have Kelechi Iheanacho, Greg Leigh, Jason Denayer and several others.
“It’s an important chance for them to show what they can do, and maybe this moment it is their moment,” Pellegrini told the club’s official website www.mcfc.com.

With two goals in two games and all round performances that had the purists purring, Iheanacho has done little to harm his chances of breaking into the main squad.