Iheanacho Not Under Any Pressure To Replace Aguero, Says Guardiola

Iheanacho: Pep Guardiola says Kelechi Iheanacho is under no unnecessary pressure, as he prepares to lead the attack for Manchester City in Aguero’s absence.

Aguero was red carded after a late and dangerous challenge on David Luiz in the 3-1 loss to the blues. Due to the fact that he has already served a three-match ban earlier in the season, the attacker was handed a severe punishment of four matches in the stands.

Aguero’s absence could see Iheanacho asked to lead the line in matches against Leicester City, Watford, Arsenal and Hull City.

But Guardiola has moved to deflect any pressure from the 20-year-old, who has scored 13 goals in 18 starts for City.

“There is no pressure on Kelechi Iheanacho, he just has to do his job,” Guardiola is quoted as saying by BBC Sport.

Iheanacho scored City’s leveller in a 1-1 Champions League draw with Celtic on Tuesday and was pleased to kick off his potential run in the first team with a goal.

“I have the responsibility now to be the striker in the team and replace Sergio for four games,” he commented.

“[Celtic] are a good side with quality players and we are pleased to get a draw.

“It wasn’t the result we wanted but we are pleased. We responded well to going behind and I am pleased to score.”

City were already assured of second place in the group ahead of Tuesday’s draw, with Barcelona qualifying first.

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