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It’s a fantastic season for Kelechi Iheanacho, who has a decent season with the Foxes this season.
Scoring over 19 goals for the Midlands this season, and the crucial goal that send Leicester City to the final of the FA cup which they won for the first time at the fifth time of asking.
Out of those goals Kelechi Iheanacho goal against Crystal Palace this season has been voted Leicester City goal of the season.
Leicester defeat the London club 2-1 and Kelechi Iheanacho wining the man of the match in that encounter.
Rodgers speaking to BBC sports after the game then, praises Iheanacho for his outstanding performance for Leicester City.
“[Scoring early into the second half] definitely helps. It sets us up. It settled us. We could then control the rest of the game.
“[Iheanacho’s goal was] incredible. Great pass by Jonny [Evans]. We told the strikers to find space in between the centre-backs and full-backs. It was a great ball into space. The skill to turn and finish quickly, a wonderful goal. It capped off a great night for him.
“The top priority for me as a coach is helping players to develop. it’s been difficult for Kels because of the style we normally played which was one striker – Jamie Vardy. We had to change it round with injuries, he’s come in and been exceptional. Not just his goals. He’s so happy to work hard for the team and his quality is phenomenal.” He earlier told BBC SPORTS.
Leicester City still have a though task on Sunday, they will be playing the final game of the season against Tottenham, a must win for them if having any chance of entering to the top four.
Most importantly they need Liverpool or Chelsea to drop points if they eventually win their game, else they will condemned to the Europa league for the second time running.
