Super Eagles duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho have been in great form for Leicester City this season, winning all but one game.
Super Eagles’ versatile midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will miss tomorrow’s match between Leicester City and Queens Park Rangers, reports Soccernet.ng.
The 26-year-old Nigerian midfielder has been rejuvenated under Italian manager Enzo Maresca, appearing in every game for the Foxes this season and playing in a more advanced role.
The former Genk player featured in Nigeria’s match against Saudi Arabia during the international break, but did not play in Leicester’s 1-0 win over Swansea last week.
Leicester manager Maresca has revealed why the Nigerian player missed the game at Swansea.com Stadium, stressing that the midfielder will miss the away game against Queens Park Rangers. .
The 43-year-old coach stressed that Ndidi will not be able to travel to Loftus Road Stadium due to the muscle injury. The coach said the physio team initially thought the Super Eagles midfielder was tired.
“It looks like this isn’t just fatigue like we originally thought, so he’ll probably have to be out for a few days or weeks. It’s not a big problem and I “It’s a muscle problem that we thought was not important. It’s not a big deal, but he will be out for at least a few days or weeks,” the former Parma manager told the club’s official website.
The Italian added that the midfielder will gradually rejoin the team once he finally returns from injury.
Since taking the reins at the King Power Stadium, Maresca has led Leicester to the top of the Championship as they aim to return to England’s top flight.
