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Nigeria Coach Suggests Leicester City Striker's 'Lack of Confidence' Has Led to Goal Drought

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has suggested that Leicester City Striker Kelechi Iheanacho is struggling in front of goal due a 'lack of confidence.' The 22-year-old has only scored once this season for the Foxes and was dropped from the starting eleven by Claude Puel for yesterday's game against Brighton.

The former Manchester City forward has also failed to find the back of the net for Nigeria in 2018, raising concerns for Rohr and his coaching team.

The BBC reports that the German-born manager told local media that it was clear that Iheanacho's 'form had dropped', outlining that 'when you lack self-confidence you cannot score goals.