By Daily Sports Nigeria on July 18, 2024
Aston Villa have been given the green light to pursue Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho, as injury expert Dr. Rajpal Brar allays concerns the Premier League side had over the striker’s fitness, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and sports scientist, told Villa News that Iheanacho’s injury history should not raise any red flags for potential suitors, despite his limited playing time recently.
“He’s not had any injuries that would be red flags for any club looking to sign him, but he has not played too many minutes,” Dr Brar explained.
“The lack of game time can certainly be a worry so the key is he needs to be brought in gradually.”
The 27-year-old forward, who currently plies his trade in the Championship, is reportedly in talks with Villa’s sporting director Monchi over a potential summer move.
Brar emphasized that Iheanacho’s previous Premier League experience would be beneficial for a smooth transition saying, “He is moving to the Premier League from the Championship but he’s played there before so will understand the demands of the Premier League.”
Iheanacho boasts an impressive Premier League record, having made 196 appearances in the top flight, scoring 42 goals and providing 25 assists.
Source Punch Ng
Posted July 18, 2024
You may also like...
Mourinho on Pogba row: No player is bigger...
Pochettino Named New Coach Of Paris Saint-Germain
Werder Bremen Relegated, Lewandowski Sets Scoring Record
AC Milan Beat Stubborn Bologna
Angel Di Maria open to PSG exit this...
Bayern deny Tuchel in talks about Barcelona job...

Important Lessons From 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FINALS: Dear Ibrahim Gusau, It's Time To Resign Honorably
Nnadozie tops WSL keepers’ chart
FULL LIST: Unai Simón joins World Cup clean-sheet greats as Barthez, Shilton remain joint leaders
Ashe declares readiness for Commonwealth Games
Amusan secures 2026 Diamond League final spot
Nigerians demand NFF overhaul after Eagles’ W’Cup absence
France, Spain battle for place in World Cup final
NSC hails Junior D’Tigers after AfroBasket qualification
Nigeria beat Burundi in Billie Jean King Cup opener
Falcons storm Casablanca camp ahead of WAFCON
Nwabali returns to Chippa United
I won’t let Pillars down – Ogunmodede
Rangers International going, going . . . (63,953 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (55,293 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (53,204 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,810 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,694 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,563 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (52,451 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,969 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (51,186 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,653 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (48,135 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,520 views)