Kelechi Iheanacho

RayCTID said:
He has proven he is the better finisher over long period rather than one season.
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Finishing is a certain quality. Jesus hasn't at all proven he's a good finisher. Strike rate doesn't equate to finishing ability. It's about technique and poise, it's just a quality Jesus doesn't have.
 
itisrising said:
That has no relevance to pure finishing ability though.
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Iheanacho's form is great but let's not twist facts. If Iheanacho were a better finisher we may have not won the 18/19 league. To his credit he's really picked up lately, so of course if he maintains this form I'll gladly change my opinion.
 
itisrising said:
Finishing is a certain quality. Jesus hasn't at all proven he's a good finisher. Strike rate doesn't equate to finishing ability. It's about technique and poise, it's just a quality Jesus doesn't have.
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Iheanacho is just as inconsistent in that regards. Even though Iheancho is finally looking more confident I still wouldn't swap.
 
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Funny how nobody remembers how they viewed a player before they signed for City vs after. As soon as a player puts on a City shirt, people start noticing every flaw that they didn't see while he was in another shirt. The same would happen for Iheanacho and the same will happen for Haaland if we manage to sign him because neither are the finished article yet and they do have their flaws.
 
Metalartin said:
Funny how nobody remembers how they viewed a player before they signed for City vs after. As soon as a player puts on a City shirt, people start noticing every flaw that they didn't see while he was in another shirt. The same would happen for Iheanacho and the same will happen for Haaland if we manage to sign him because neither are the finished article yet and they do have their flaws.
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This is the most accurate post I've read in a while.
 
mccity said:
Iheanacho's form is great but let's not twist facts. If Iheanacho were a better finisher we may have not won the 18/19 league. To his credit he's really picked up lately, so of course if he maintains this form I'll gladly change my opinion.
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You can't base it on a single chance. He was always a very good finisher in his time here, that was never the problem with him.
 
Think it’s more a case of whether it’s just a purple patch or the pennys dropped for nacho, if this kind of form becomes his norm then its hard to say he wouldnt be unreal leading our line.

highly doubt were are or even would explore the possibility of bringing him back, but personally if we fail in our moves for the big targets up top in the summer I wouldn’t be upset if kele was the one we fell back on.
 
Metalartin said:
Funny how nobody remembers how they viewed a player before they signed for City vs after. As soon as a player puts on a City shirt, people start noticing every flaw that they didn't see while he was in another shirt. The same would happen for Iheanacho and the same will happen for Haaland if we manage to sign him because neither are the finished article yet and they do have their flaws.
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So true, because most people only waych highlights of other teams and not complete games.
 
blkswn said:
Jesus wastes a lot of good chances and his finishing is on par with Sterling's. Iheanacho may not be the answer but Jesus definitely is not. Also no one is creating as many chances for Jesus as this side does. His work rate saves him from a lot of criticism
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Interesting that when B Silva plays that position he gets unreserved praise for his work rate and link play, regularly in the running for MOTM - but because Jesus is classified as striker, and Silva as attacking midfielder - Jesus gets judged in a different way. Silva has scored a lot less than Jesus this year.
 
asahartford1 said:
He was always a talented finisher. Probably never quite the level City aspire too, but fair play to the lad, proving he is a genuine top level , premier league player.
It is possible to be a very good player, but just not quite good enough for us.
He made the right decision moving, and i am made up for him.
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How is he "just not quite good enough for us"? He scores more than the expected goals, his conversion rate, shots to goals, is through the ceiling. Great set up play too. Have a look at the highlights v Crystal Palace. If his team mates could shoot he'd have 3 or 4 assists not just the one and the goal he scored is a worldy. Incredible goal. Is Haaland doing anything Kelechi isn't?

I hate the let's spend as much money as possible on players attitude we have developed. I'd be happy to see us give Jesus a run as the main striker while we nurture Liam Delap like we did Phil Foden.
 
gregblag said:
How is he "just not quite good enough for us"? He scores more than the expected goals, his conversion rate, shots to goals, is through the ceiling. Great set up play too. Have a look at the highlights v Crystal Palace. If his team mates could shoot he'd have 3 or 4 assists not just the one and the goal he scored is a worldy. Incredible goal. Is Haaland doing anything Kelechi isn't?

I hate the let's spend as much money as possible on players attitude we have developed. I'd be happy to see us give Jesus a run as the main striker while we nurture Liam Delap like we did Phil Foden.
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This isn't a knock on Kelechi, but Haaland has scored as many goals this season than Iheanacho has in 4 years since leaving us.

Haaland 37 goals in 38 games.

Iheanacho 37 goals in 122 games.

I'm delighted to see him deliver his potential but it's going to take a lot more than scoring 10 league goals in a season to make any top club want to buy him.
 
Players take different times to mature and adjust, he's clearly got the ability and looked good at City, hope he carries on (When not playing us) and shows us the player he can be.
 
Looking more like the player we hoped he would be when we signed him as a youngster.I always liked his approach,and his personality,its clear he just wants to please and to do well.I really enjoyed listening to his post match interview last night.

As for returning here? no,we are looking for something different.

The comparisons to Jesus are also daft.
 
I`ve always liked the kids natural talent when he was here. He just lacked the ability to get really involved in the game. Hopefully now he`s 24 he`s figured it out.

I really wish the kid well, but while 14 goals in his last 14 games is great, it doesn`t mean he will remain on this form when teams realise what a threat he is.
 
The days when I felt bad for Leicester because they paid £25m for him are over. He is now showing his true potential and has turned into a great player for them.

He seems to be a genuinely nice person as well so I am delighted for him.
 
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