Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi and other players have earned the applaud of coach Enzo Maresca npflupdates.com reports.
Kelechi Iheanacho for the second consecutive time was on target for Leicester City in the Skybet Championship yesterday. The Nigerian forward, scored his first Championship goal from the spot against Blackburn Rovers last weekend.
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It was keenly contested first half at the King Power Stadium Alagainst Preston North End(PNE), with Leicester not having a single shot on target.
However tactical changes by Coach Enzo Maresca, ensured that Leicester City found the breakthrough through a Kevin Dewsbury-hall strike fifteen minutes into the second half.
Kelechi Iheanacho would later team up with compatriot Wilfred Ndidi to score the second few minutes later. Dewsbury-hall would go on to complete his brace and cement Leicester’s win late into the stoppage time.
In a post-match interview, coach Enzo, admitted it’s always difficult to play against a good team like Preston North End. According to the Italian tactician, players ought to be patient, and work smartly to get maximum results.
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“It’s difficult to find the space and the solution against this kind of team,” Maresca told Leicester City’s official website at full-time.
“In this kind of game, you have to be patient. I’m happy. At the same time, this start is something not normal. There are some important clubs in the league who have struggled. We have won nine in 10 so we’re happy with that, but in less than 72 hours, we have another game so we have to be focused on that now.”
Speaking further, Enzo while expressing his excitement described the performances of his side as “fantastic.”
“It was a fantastic performance from the team and we’re very happy to have three points.”
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He added, “Tonight’s win is also one that I’d like to dedicate to Khun Top’s mother, who was here with him supporting the team this evening.”
