Leicester City and Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has refuted comparisons with Chelsea midfielder N’golo Kante, the player he replaced at Leicester City.
Ndidi was signed by the Foxes after the transfer of Kante To Chelsea and that led to many tagging him as the new Kante. Something which he said he is uncomfortable with as he wants to be his own man.
The Nigerian said he is irritated by the comparison in an interview with celebrated Nigerian journalist Shina Okeleji who writes for BBC, he insist it is more comfortable in being himself than someone else.
“Yes it [comparison] used to irritate me but it’s football and I completely understand the fans because they love to find something to talk about,” Ndidi told BBC Sport Africa.
“Even before and then when I arrived at Leicester I heard it. I only wanted to be Wilfred Ndidi and not someone else.
“I focus on myself, I am always critical of myself, I do my best to improve as a footballer game by game and giving my best for my club.
“The comparison with others, about who is better or if Kante and I play alike, is irrelevant to me. I think all that comparison was for those who love to talk and I didn’t focus on it.
“You’re comfortable when you are yourself and not listening or trying to be something you are not.”
