(Reuters) - Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is poised to become the benefactor of a mini-injury crisis at the club after manager Manuel Pellegrini confirmed that the Nigerian teenager has been included in his Champions League squad.
The 19-year-old has scored eight times in 18 appearances for City this season, including a hat-trick in their FA Cup fourth round win over Aston Villa on Saturday.
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