Wilfred Ndidi’s Consistency Earns Praise from Leicester City Manager

Leicester City’s midfield dynamo, Wilfred Ndidi, is earning accolades from Foxes manager Claude Puel, who believes the 21-year-old Nigerian deserves the title of the club’s best player this season. Since his arrival just over a year ago, Ndidi has become a linchpin in the Leicester City squad, stepping into the void left by Ngolo Kante.

Ndidi’s standout performance is underlined by his remarkable achievement of winning 116 tackles, surpassing every other player in Europe’s top five divisions. This feat, 21 tackles more than his closest rival, Everton’s Idrissa Gueye, highlights Ndidi’s prowess in ball recovery.

In an interview with Leicester Mercury, Puel expressed his admiration for Ndidi’s consistency, stating, “Since the beginning of the season, Wilfred is the most consistent player because he plays well, he recovers a lot of balls, and he deserves to be the best.”

The manager appreciates Ndidi’s unique attributes, emphasizing his ball-winning abilities, strength in duels, and the ability to initiate quality plays. Puel sees Ndidi as a valuable asset to the team.

Responding to speculation surrounding the potential departure of key players like Harry Maguire, Riyad Mahrez, and Ndidi, Puel views these rumors as compliments. He believes they reflect the progress and quality of Leicester City’s players.

Ndidi, who is yet to score in the Premier League this season, has been a consistent performer. Puel sees the competition for places in the squad as a positive aspect, emphasizing the need for players to fight for their spots. Daniel Amartey is expected to be sidelined for a month due to a hamstring injury, while Shinji Okazaki is available for the upcoming match against West Bromwich Albion.

As Leicester City aims to find their clinical edge and build on their performances, Ndidi’s role remains pivotal in shaping the team’s success.