Kelechi Iheancho's move to Sevilla has proven to be a downturn amidst injury woes and a lack of regular playing time. The former Manchester City ace has been linked to several clubs just six months since his move in a bid to get back on his feet as well as the club pushing to get in a reliable reinforcement to help their top-flight survival push, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.
The latest victory for Sevilla at Girona saw head coach García Pimienta address the situation of the ex-Leicester forward and also issues relating to the club.
"He is not, we are strict with that. After the injury, I don't know, but before Christmas, he was at his weight. This week is the first that he may be able to train with the group. Iheanacho is part of the squad and if he has to play, he will play ”, he commented.
On his possible departure: “If he improves what we have, there are no problems. I don't know why some players fit in better with a club or an environment than others. I don't know if Kelechi will stay until the end of the season. There have been offers for him, he is established in England and I'm sure he wants to play more.
"I understand that he wants to leave. But if I consider that he should participate, he will participate. For whatever reason, Iheanacho has not performed here at the level that we all expect, including him. With his CV there are things that cannot be explained. Watching him train you say, 'this kid has plenty of quality '”, Garcia added.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola