Former Leicester City stars Gerry Taggart and Matt Elliott have showered encomium on Kelechi Iheanacho for his heroic display against Zorya in Thursday’s Europa League game.
The forward’s efforts helped Brendan Rodgers’ men clinch a comfortable 3-0 victory at the King Power Stadium.
The 24-year-old set up James Maddison and Harvey Barnes before opening his account in the European competition with a fine strike.
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Taggart has praised the Nigeria international for his performances and his ability to form a productive partnership with Barnes.
“Up until the first goal was scored, Kelechi and Harvey Barnes had some good inter-play in the box,” Taggart told the club website.