Former England international Gary Lineker has tipped Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho to score plenty of goals for Celtic this season, following the Nigerian striker’s impressive start at the Scottish champions.
Iheanacho, who sealed a last-minute summer move from Sevilla to Celtic, has already made his mark with two goals and one assist since joining Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker praised the 27-year-old’s finishing ability and predicted he would thrive in the Scottish Premiership under Rodgers’ management.
“I’ve seen the highlights, one of our favourites from Leicester, Kelechi Iheanacho scored. I think he will score a lot of goals for Celtic,” the 64-year-old said.
“Brendan Rodgers obviously knows him really well when he managed him at Leicester. He’s a very, very good finisher, Kelechi, and I think in the Scottish League he will bag a lot of goals.”
Lineker further described Iheanacho as a “natural goalscorer” with mature movement, though he noted the forward has sometimes struggled with consistency in the past.
“When he’s on it, he’s streaky. He’s a natural goalscorer, and his movement is mature. We liked him at Leicester. He was always happy and had a good attitude, even when he was left out. Maybe that’s why he’s not realised that potential we all thought he would hit,” Lineker added.
Iheanacho’s resurgence at Celtic has reignited hopes that he can fully realise his potential and maintain his form for both club and country.
