Sutton Slams Iheanacho’s Work Rate After Dundee United Defeat

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has issued a stark warning to Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho, insisting he must raise his game at Celtic following a lackluster display in the weekend’s 2-0 defeat to Dundee United.

Speaking on the Record Celtic podcast, Sutton did not hold back in his assessment of the Nigerian international, describing his overall performance as deeply concerning.

“It just shows you what a mess, what a muddle Celtic are in. And that’s not ideal. I’ve seen a lot of stuff online, people saying, well, he’s our best striker, Iheanacho,” Sutton said.

“But I still think he’s miles off it. I think he does some good things in terms of his link up is OK at times. But I think there were times, and having played that position, I do know a little bit about sending a forward play, I think there were times in the first half where he was just downright lazy.

“And 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.

“I think maybe fatigue had something to do with that. But it’s been the story of Celtic season in the final third.”