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Sevilla manager Garcia Pimienta has backed summer signing Kelechi Iheanacho to return to top form and fire the club to glory this season.
Kelechi Iheanacho's Sevilla stint has gotten off to a slow start, with the Nigerian striker struggling to make an impact since joining the LaLiga side on a free transfer this summer.
The 27-year-old has managed just two league appearances so far and was an unused substitute for last weekend's 1-0 victory over Getafe.
Iheanacho, fondly known as 'senior man' became a cult hero at Leicester City during his time there and will be hoping for the same kind of impact in Spain.
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Sevilla coach Pimienta remains optimistic about the Nigerian's potential, attributing his slow start to fatigue from international duty.
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"Iheanacho has been with us all week and is doing well," Pimienta said ahead of Sevilla's league clash with Alaves.
"He didn't play last week because he had only recently returned from international duty and was tired from all the flying."
Pimienta's confidence in Iheanacho's abilities remains unwavering, and he's backing the former Manchester City player to turn things around.
"But he's a great player, and we have full faith in him. He brings quality and can take his chance when it comes."
Sevilla fans will be hoping Iheanacho can soon replicate his past form and justify Pimienta's faith.
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