Iheanacho downright lazy, says ex Celtic star

Iheanacho downright lazy, says ex Celtic star

Former Celtic striker, Chris Sutton has launched a scathing attack on Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho, labelling his performance against Dundee United as "downright lazy".

The Nigerian international faced intense scrutiny following Celtic's 2-0 loss on March 22, a result that has severely dented the club's title aspirations. 

Iheanacho, making his first start since December after a persistent hamstring injury, looked off the pace and failed to make an impact before being substituted.

Iheanacho was signed to provide a physical presence up front, but his season has been disrupted by injuries and a lack of a full pre-season. 

Sutton, a prolific goalscorer for Celtic during his own playing career, did not mince words while speaking on the Record Celtic podcast.

"It just shows you what a mess, what a muddle Celtic are in," Sutton stated. "I’ve seen a lot of stuff online, people saying, well, he’s our best striker, Iheanacho. But I still think he’s miles off it."

"I think he does some good things in terms of his link-up being OK at times. But I think there were times... where he was just downright lazy. 

“He didn’t work hard enough when balls were being played forward to actually get in a position where he could even be challenging for a ball and a knock down."

Sutton conceded that fatigue might have played a role but noted that a lack of cutting edge in the final third has been "the story of Celtic's season".

He has managed just three goals in 15 appearances across all competitions, a return that has amplified the frustration surrounding Celtic's attacking struggles.