Leicester City head coach Ruud Van Nistelrooy has addressed concerns over an injury sustained by Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi during the Foxes’ 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium.
Ndidi, 27, had been pivotal in Leicester’s recent success, earning the Man of the Match award in their 3-1 midweek victory over West Ham. The match also marked Van Nistelrooy’s debut as Leicester manager following his stint with Manchester United’s coaching team after Erik Ten Hag’s dismissal.
Ndidi started against Brighton but was forced off early in the second half after a collision with Brazilian forward João Pedro. The midfielder had completed the first half despite Leicester trailing 1-0 to a Tariq Lamptey strike.
Speaking post-match, Van Nistelrooy expressed hope that Ndidi’s injury is not severe, but he admitted the extent of the issue remains unclear.
“Wilf, when he comes off you know there’s a problem. I hope it’s minor. He felt a slight strain in the hamstring. Hopefully it’s not too much. We’ll see how quick we can get him back,” the former Real Madrid striker said in quotes revealed by BBC.
The match itself was a rollercoaster for Leicester. Down 2-0 with five minutes left, Jamie Vardy pulled one back before Bobby De Cordova-Reid struck in stoppage time to rescue a crucial point for the Foxes.
Ndidi’s potential absence could be a significant blow for Leicester as they navigate a crucial stretch in the season. Van Nistelrooy will be hoping to have his midfield powerhouse back in action sooner rather than later.
