By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Kelechi Iheanacho has said he is not in competition with Leicester City forward, Jamie Vardy.
Iheanacho and Vardy have battled for a starting berth in the Foxes line-up since the former’s arrival at the King Power Stadium in 2017.
Vardy has played more regularly than the Nigerian, with Iheanacho coming on as a substitute in most games.
The duo have scored goals each for the club this season.
Despite battling with the Englishman for a starting spot, Iheanacho claimed there is no rivalry between the two.
“Let me put that right, it’s never a battle with me and Jamie, he’s a legend in the game, he’s done a lot for this great club, so it’s never a battle for me and Jamie,” he told LeicestershireLive.
“”I’ve got absolute respect for him, he’s a legend as I’ve said before, so it’s never a battle. READ ALSO:
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“If he plays, he scores, you know what he’s like. So, if I play, I do my bit. Me, Jamie, Patson (Daka), it’s never a battle, we are happy with where we are at the moment.”
