EPL: Massive blow for Leicester City as Ndidi faces weeks on sideline with injury

By Wale Mustapha

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed that Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be sidelined for a few weeks due to a hamstring injury.

The Super Eagles’ vice-captain was forced to leave the field during Leicester’s 2-2 draw at home against Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend.

As a result, Ndidi will miss Leicester’s upcoming trip to Newcastle United on Saturday.

“He has a hamstring injury, so he’s not available for Saturday’s game,” Van Nistelrooy said in a statement on the club’s official website. “We’re monitoring his recovery and how he responds to treatment, but it looks like it will be at least a couple of weeks.”

The 27-year-old has made 15 league appearances for Leicester this season, and his absence is a significant blow for the Foxes as they aim to maintain their momentum in the Premier League.