Bursaspor boss offers reassurance over Iheanacho’s injury scare
Mustafa Er, the coach of second-tier Turkish club, Bursaspor has allayed fears expressed over the injury sustained by Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho on Sunday during a league game against Keciorengucu.
Iheanacho received treatment from the club’s medical team during the league game following a collision with an opposition player before leaving the pitch of play in the 69th minute of the encounter.
Before leaving the pitch due to the injury, Iheanacho scored his team’s third goal in a the game which ended 4-2 in favour of Bursaspor, extending his record breaking goal scoring run to 12 consecutive league game.
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Bursaspor coach has now issued an update on the player’s injury after his departure from the game sparked concern among fans of the club. Er disclosed to the media that Iheanacho’s substitution during the game was only precautionary.
“Kelechi has a little problem. We did not want to push too hard,” Er told Turkish outlet Bursahakimiyet. “He wanted to continue but we did not want to risk it. We were already ahead 4-2, and we had the score.”
Bursaspor’s next League match is against Bandirmaspor on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with Iheanacho expected to lead the attack for his ream as he seeks to extend his impressive goal scoring run in the Turkish league.
