Kelechi Iheanacho frustrated by Leicester’s missed FA Cup opportunity
Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round between Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers at The King Power Stadium on February 28, 2023 in Leicester, England.Kelechi Iheanacho admits Leicester blew their FA Cup chance after a last-16 defeat to Blackburn.
Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics scored to book Rovers a quarter-final spot for the first time in eight years with a 2-1 win on Tuesday.
Iheanacho grabbed a second-half consolation – meaning he has 18 goals in 24 FA Cup appearances – but knows the Foxes missed their chance.
“It’s so disappointing, especially at home,” he said. “It wasn’t good enough. If you don’t do what you need to do, you get punished. Obviously, that’s gone now, we need to look forward to the Premier League, but we need to do more.
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