English Premier League side Leicester City have started the process of getting a replacement for Nigeria international midfielder Wilfred Nididi after his injury set back.
Ndidi has not played for City since March, when a 50-50 challenge against Rennes left him needing surgery on his knee. The injury and recovery time from the operation ruled him out for the final few months of last season, and while he returned for pre season training, he didn’t play against Notts County and also against OH Leuven on Saturday.
Coach Brendan Rodgers said that the Nigerian picked up an ankle injury in training at the club’s pre-season camp in Evian. Following a scan, it is hoped he will be able to return to training later this week.
“We’ve got one or two knocks,” Rodgers told LCFC TV. “Wilf’s twisted his ankle in training a few days ago. We don’t think it’s too serious.
“It’s a high ankle sprain, so he had a scan on it and it’ll hopefully be okay. We’ve just looked after him really, he won’t be involved at the weekend, but of course, hopefully next week at some point he’ll be back training.
The coach is however planning on getting an alternative to the Nigerian who has not had the best of injury record since 2018. When he suffered an injury that almost kept him out of the World Cup. Already he has set the wheel in motion to identify and also sign other players who can play in the position of the Nigerian.
