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Iheanacho Presses Celtic Starting Case With Late Winner at Dundee

His declaration of full fitness puts pressure on Celtic's striker choice in a chase three points off Hearts.

Overview

  • Kelechi Iheanacho, who came off the bench Sunday, hit a late winner at Dundee that pulled Celtic within three points with six league games left.
  • He said he is "perfectly okay to start games," and the strike was his first since October 5 after a season of hamstring problems and other knocks.
  • Martin O'Neill has not settled on a first-choice No. 9, and reports say he remains wary of Iheanacho's readiness after recent comebacks.
  • Tomas Čvančara missed several clear chances at Dens Park, while Iheanacho scored with his first, sharpening the selection debate up front.
  • The 29-year-old is on a one-year deal that ends next month with a club option for another year, and a late scoring run could strengthen his case to stay.