Celtic boss defends starting Iheanacho after Dundee United defeat

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill explained the reason for his decision to start Kelechi Iheanacho in Dundee United’s 2-0 defeat on Sunday, reports completesports.com.

O’Neil said Iheanacho’s recent recovery from hamstring problems and his strong performances in training justified his inclusion.

“Thomas [Cvancara] He’s been sick all week. He trained yesterday and wasn’t feeling very well, so there was no point. And let’s see… Iheanacho, I think he had hamstring problems before,” O’Neill said. bbc.

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“But now, in that aspect, he has done very, very well in training. And, you know, let’s go see. It may not last the game, but let’s go see.”

Iheanacho joined the Hoops on a free transfer last summer.

He has battled injuries since arriving at the club.