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Mixed bag with assist and own goal Ndidi assisted once to go with an own goal, two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Nidid picked up his fourth assist in four games as he helped his side come back into the game. Unfortunately, the ball deflected off him for Arsneal's third goal of the game and it was credited as an own goal for the midfielder. His new midfield role has freed Ndidi in space behind the main attacking line and has already seen him match his best EPL season for assist returns. Only Bukayo Saka has more assists in the whole league.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfred Ndidi's own goal leads Arsenal past Leicester City | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Assists two goals in 2-2 draw Ndidi assisted twice to go with zero corners and four chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.

Impact Ndidi assisted both goals for Leicester as they drew 2-2. This makes it three assists in two games, only two short of his total in last season's Championship run. With four, no player on the pitch created more chances than the midfielder. To set up the opening goal, he won the ball high up the pitch and played through Jamie Vardy to take it around the keeper. The second goal came when Ndidi took the ball after a heavy touch from the defender, following a cross into the box.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bags assist Ndidi reregistered one assist on one chance created to go along with four crosses in Saturday's 2-1 loss.

Impact Ndidi found his first goal contribution of the season Saturday, finding Facundo Buonanotte in the 73rd minute for the club's only goal of the match. He also saw some work on the defensive side of the ball, notching two tackles and one interception. He has yet to miss a start in the club's three matches this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension Ndidi has agreed to a three year contract extension with Leicester City.

Impact Ndidi was instrumental in Leicester City's promotion back to the Premier League. He started 26 of 32 appearances in the EFL, scoring four goals with five assists. He also had 37 tackles (25 won), 35 clearances, and 27 interceptions. The midfielder has been with the team since the 2016/17 season, making him one of the longest-tenured players on the squad.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Misses crucial season finale Ndidi (hamstring) finished the 2022-23 campaign on the shelf, missing the season finale versus West Ham United.

Impact Ndidi ends the season having started 19 of his 27 appearances in which he recorded 61 tackles, 42 clearances and 37 interceptions. With the midfielder entering the final year of his contract, he could be a target for other clubs following Leicester's relegation to the Championship.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume training Ndidi (hamstring) hasn't taken part in training ahead of Sunday's clash with West Ham United. Manager Dean Smith told reporters, "Wilf is the only question mark at the moment. He h...

Impact The fact that Ndidi hasn't trained with the squad doesn't bode well for a potential return versus the Hammers. If the midfielder does miss out Sunday, his spot in the starting XI could go to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (ankle). Ndidi is under contract heading into the 2023-24 campaign but could have some suitors if Leicester City is relegated.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock Ndidi (undisclosed) came off with an apparent knock during the second half of Monday's scoreless draw with Newcastle.

Impact Ndidi limped off during the closing stages of Monday's draw. The midfielder is a crucial part of the starting XI and would likely be played against West Ham on Sunday if at all possible. Ndidi has made 27 appearances (19 starts) earning no goal contributions and creating just three chances.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Ndidi recorded eight tackles (five won) and two interceptions in Monday's 3-0 defeat versus Liverpool.

Impact Ndidi had plenty to do behind the ball during Monday's one-sided loss, though despite his best efforts he failed to stem the goal-scoring tide. The midfielder has now gone nearly two full seasons without a Premier League goal-contribution, and has been held to just three chances created in 2022/23. Ndidi will need to be at his best in the final two matches as Leicester fight a narrow relegation battle.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances at Palace Ndidi registered two tackles (one won), seven clearances and six interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th mi...

Impact Ndidi had a great defensive performance during the game, but couldn't help them avoid the comeback loss on the road. The midfielder led his side in both clearances and interceptions. He received his fourth yellow card in the season as well, and will need to be extra careful now.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in draw Ndidi made four clearances, three interceptions and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brentford.

Impact Ndidi made just his second Premier League start since mid-January on Saturday, as he's suffered through a few injuries this season and hasn't been an automatic starter even when healthy. But he played well from defensive midfield to help earn a result against Brentford on Saturday.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Tanner: Brendan Rodgers has dropped goalkeeper Danny... - The Athletic Brendan Rodgers has dropped goalkeeper Danny Ward and brought in Daniel Iversen for the trip to Brentford. Daniel Amartey and Wilfred Ndidi...

MARCH 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Available against Spurs Ndidi is fit and in the match day squad to face Tottenham on Saturday.

Impact Ndidi makes the squad after recovering from a muscle strain suffered in January. The midfielder starts from the bench with Nampalys Mendy starting in his place.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be good to go Saturday Ndidi (strain) is expected to return to the pitch for Saturday's match against Tottenham Hotspur after returning to training this week, "He's back in training and hopefully should...

Impact Ndidi suffered a strain on the training ground late last month, however has returned with the squad this week and is projected to be an option to play against the Spurs. He has been the back up to Youri Tielemans and it looks like it will stay like that once he returns.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could train next week Ndidi (strain) will be on the grass Friday and could join team training next week, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Impact It's a good sign for Ndidi, who may only have to miss one or two league matches. He's struggled to stay healthy and find form this season, which has also kind of coincided with Leicester's overall struggles. Unless he can return quicker than expected, Nampalys Mendy should get at least one more start.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle injury Ndidi will miss "a couple of weeks" with a muscular strain he suffered in training last week, Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers announced after Saturday's draw against Brighton.

Impact Ndidi has a few weeks to recover before Leicester's next Premier League game against Aston Villa on Feb. 4, but Nampalys Mendy could continue to replace him in midfield until he's fit again.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in Carabao Cup rout Ndidi shot twice and created one chance during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Newport City in the Carabao Cup.

Impact Ndidi played 71 minutes during Tuesday's one-sided cup win, his second appearance back from an injury. When fully fit Ndidi is likely to return to the stating XI in nearly every match. Ndidi's last chance for a Premier League start before the World Cup is a Saturday trip to West Ham.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available again Ndidi (hamstring) is set to be available in Saturday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "Wilfred Ndidi has been back training with the squad. Th...

Impact Ndidi comes back after a four-match absence but it remains to be seen if he'll start so soon after a mid-grade muscular injury. Look for Boubakary Soumare to take priority as the defensive-midfielder but Ndidi has started in seven of his eight appearances and will hope to play from kickoff at least once before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured on pitch Ndidi was pictured back on the grass Wednesday in his return from a hamstring injury.

Impact Ndidi still isn't in full training, which likely means Saturday will come too soon for a return to the starting XI. Leicester have been playing well without him and it's unlikely he'll be pushed immediately back into the squad with Boubakary Soumare taking up his spot in the midfield.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to training Ndidi (hamstring) didn't play in Sunday's 4-0 win over Wolves as a precaution and is set to return to training ahead of Saturday's match against Manchester City, according to manag...

Impact Ndidi has been out for four consecutive matches but now looks likely to return before the World Cup. During his absence, Boubakary Soumare has filled in as the defensive-midfielder while making 16 tackles in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facing multi-week absence Ndidi (hamstring) is expected to miss two-to-three weeks after manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "He came back from international duty with a hamstring strain. He recovered w...

Impact With the condensed schedule, Ndidi could miss up to four matches if he is on the later side of his 2-3 week timeline. With Ndidi out of action, Boubakary Soumare should be in the mix to take his place in the starting XI, especially considering he replaced Ndidi at halftime versus Nottingham Forest on Monday.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates hamstring Ndidi (hamstring) re-aggravated his hamstring during Monday's 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest, according to manager Brendan Rodgers."He felt his hamstring a little bit. We think he'...

Impact Ndidi withdrew from the Nigerian national team with a hamstring issue and Rodgers was able to confirm that was the injury he aggravated Monday. Ndidi still has a chance to play during Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, though it would be Boubakary Soumare in his place if Ndidi is unable to feature in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Monday Ndidi (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Ndidi remains in the starting XI Monday despite tweaking his hamstring over the break. He remains in the midfield after trying out center-back for a couple games, as Wout Faes is now in the back. No matter, Ndidi doesn't get up the field a ton no matter his position or opponent.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In contention against Forest Ndidi (hamstring) is back in training and could be available versus Nottingham Forest after manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "He's looking really positive and trained this m...

Impact Ndidi has featured in six of the club's seven contests this season. As such, he should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI if deemed fully fit. Even if he does start, Ndidi won't offer much in the way of offensive value outside of defensive stats considering he has managed just two shots (zero on target) and zero crosses while compiling 13 clearances, 13 tackles (12 won) and nine interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Ndidi has suffered a grade-one hamstring tear with Nigeria over the international break, reports Oluwashina Okeleji of BBC.

Impact A grade-one tear isn't the worst thing for Ndidi and there's still a chance he'll be ready for the Oct. 3 match against Nottingham Forest. More information should be made known later in the week, but he has a week to recover following this report. If he can't go, Boubakary Soumare would likely return to the starting XI in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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