Kelechi Iheanacho has had a brilliant start to life at Celtic.
Although supporters were left underwhelmed by Iheanacho’s transfer deadline day arrival, the striker has silenced the doubters and made an immediate impact.
Iheanacho scored the winner against Kilmarnock on his debut and also gave the Hoops the lead in their 1-1 draw against Red Star Belgrade.
It has been a start far better than anyone could have imagined, and that can continue if the Nigerian bags against Braga.
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Kelechi Iheanacho could create European history
This week’s first home fixture in the Europa League provides the perfect platform for Brendan Rodgers’ side to really kick on this season.
Braga boss Carlos Vicens is under pressure, and Iheanacho and co can help add to that even more.
There is also a personal incentive for the 28-year-old as, according to the BBC, a goal for Iheanacho would make him only the seventh person in Celtic history to score in his first two major European competition appearances.
Simon Donnelly and Andreas Thom were the last to do it in 1995.
Kelechi Iheanacho set to start against Braga
After the disappointment of having a goal ruled out for offside in the draw against Hibernian, Iheanacho will be hoping to return to the scoresheet.
Rodgers could drop Daizen Maeda for this one due to his poor form and that would almost certainly allow the 28-year-old to lead the line.
He has two goals to his name already, both of those away from home, and what better time to get your first goal at Parkhead than under the lights?
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