WILFRED NDIDI NEWS

Son scores hat trick off bench as Spurs thrash Leicester 6-2

Son Heung-min has ended his goal drought this season by scoring a hat trick after coming off the bench in Tottenham’s 6-2 win over last-place Leicester in the English Premier Leagu...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reality check at last-place Leicester as Rodgers faces heat

This season is already proving to be a reality check for Leicester

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Winless Leicester in turmoil after 5-2 loss at Brighton

Leicester plunged into more turmoil in the Premier League by losing 5-2 at Brighton to remain in last place and without a win after six matches

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full 90 in season opener Ndidi started and went the full 90 during Sunday's two-all draw with Brentford.

Impact Ndidi recovered from an ankle injury over the summer and played 60 minutes in a pre-season friendly. The midfielder appeared fully fit for the season opener Sunday, playing 90 minutes and making two tackles in the draw. Ndidi is a nailed-on starter when healthy, though he has struggled for fitness of late.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford rallies for 2-2 draw at Leicester in EPL

Substitute Josh Dasilva’s late strike salvaged a point for Brentford as the visitors came from two goals down to draw 2-2 in their Premier League opener at Leicester

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes 60 minutes in friendly Ndidi (ankle) played 60 minutes in Saturday's friendly against Preston North End.

Impact It's a positive sign for Ndidi, as he still has two weeks to get up his fitness for the season opener. Assuming all goes well, he should feature in next weekend's friendly and then be ready to start in the Aug. 7 opener. When healthy, he's a regular in the starting XI, something he wasn't last season which resulted in just 18 starts.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Preparing for friendly Ndidi (ankle) is listed in the match day roster for Saturday's preseason match against Derby County.

Impact Ndidi looks to be on track for the Aug. 7 match against Brentford, but he'll need to make substantial progress by then in order to be a starter. Should that happen, Ndidi can start competing with Nampalys Mendy and Youri Tielemans for minutes in defensive-midfield.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to train next week Ndidi suffered an ankle injury following his recent return to training and is hopeful to get on the pitch next week, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Impact There's a chance Ndidi isn't ready for the start of the season less than three weeks away. He hasn't played since undergoing knee surgery late March and a new ankle injury isn't going to help him get back his fitness. At this point, he's a doubt for the Aug. 7 opener against Brentford.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss remainder of year Ndidi (knee) will be sidelined for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. Manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "Wilfred Ndidi will be out for the season, it's a shame for us but he'l...

Impact The news just confirms what was already being speculated that Ndidi would not be available for the remainder of the year. On the year, Ndidi made 23 appearances for the club in which he tallied one goal on 17 shots (five on target), 71 tackles and 54 clearances. Without Ndidi in the lineup, Nampaly Mendy should continue to feature in the starting XI.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss rest of season Ndidi could miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Impact It's a tough break for Ndidi, who is set to get a second opinion on the injury this week. No matter the case, it doesn't look like he'll be an option after the break with Nampalys Mendy expected to continue in the starting XI. Ndidi has battled a couple injuries this season, resulting in 19 league appearances (18 starts) with zero goals or assists.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to knee problem Ndidi sustained a knee injury in Thursday's Conference League matchup with Rennes and is in doubt versus Brentford on Sunday. Manager Brendan Rodgers told reporters, "Wilfred Ndidi...

Impact Ndidi has generated four shots (two on target), 11 tackles (six won) and 11 clearances in his last five outings (four starts). Given his limited offensive upside, Ndidi won't offer much in the way of fantasy value even if he does start against Brentford.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Leicester at Forest in Cup; Barça hosts Atlético

Leicester continues its defense of the FA Cup away to Nottingham Forest in the fourth round

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back with Leicester City Ndidi was pictured in training Tuesday over the international break after returning from the African Cup of Nations.

Impact Ndidi should be an option immediately after the break after missing two league matches while away. He figures to immediately come into the starting XI again, assuming he's fit. He's started in all but two matches this season when healthy and one of those he stayed on the bench because it was following an injury.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On international duty Ndidi will be with Nigeria for the Africa Cup of Nations and will miss Leicester City's next three matches, at minimum.

Impact Ndidi has been a mainstay in the starting XI for the club this season, including featuring in nine of the club's last 10 contests. In those outings, the defensive midfielder generated one goal on 10 shots (three on target), 39 tackles and 22 clearances. Given his more defensive role, Ndidi's absence may not significantly impact fantasy players though it will stretch an already thin Foxes squad.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Ndidi made five tackles and interceptions during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Liverpool.

Impact Ndidi is a defensive midfielder with no goal contributions yet in 21/22 in the Premier League. The defensive midfielder will look to get on the scoresheet against Norwich City next time out. Ndidi remains a fringe fantasy option simply due to his role.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool beaten by Leicester after Salah's penalty miss

Liverpool lost 1-0 at Leicester in a big blow to its Premier League title hopes after Mohamed Salah missed a first-half penalty

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maddison ruins Ranieri's return as Leicester beats Watford

James Maddison has inspired Leicester to a 4-2 win over Watford in the Premier League to ruin Claudio Ranieri’s return

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes seven clearances in draw Ndidi made six tackles (four won), two interceptions and seven clearances, took one off-target shot and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds.

Impact Ndidi co-led his side in tackles and clearances to help them earn the road draw. The midfielder also received his second yellow card of the season, though. He will now look to keep things rolling when they host Chelsea on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes' equalizer earns point for Leicester at Leeds

Harvey Barnes struck a superb first-half equalizer as Leicester held firm to take a point in a 1-1 draw at resurgent Leeds in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays 32 minutes midweek Ndidi (hamstring) played 32 minutes off the bench in Thursday's UEL match.

Impact Ndidi was on the bench last weekend and finally got some minutes Thursday after missing the prior month with a hamstring injury. It's hard to see him starting on a short week, especially following a hamstring injury, so it makes more sense for him to again come off the bench against Leeds on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to the bench Ndidi (hamstring) is available for Saturday's game versus Arsenal.

Impact Ndidi has recovered from a severe hamstring injury that sidelined him for a month. He will be eased into action as Boubakary Soumare and Youri Tielemans are again getting the nod. Ndidi has tallied 18 tackles, 15 interceptions and 12 clearances in six games.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leicester City's Iheanacho available for Manchester United clash as Rodgers predict Ndidi's return date ' Goal.com Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Kelechi Iheanacho's availability for their Premier League game against Manchester Unite...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Out up to four weeks Ndidi will miss "four-to-five" weeks with a hamstring injury suffered last week, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Impact This is a bit of a blow for Leicester, who are already dealing with defensive issues. They used a 4-4-2 in Ndidi's absence against Crystal Palace, using Boubakary Soumare and Youri Tielemans in central roles, something that resulted in two goals allowed in the second half.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doubt to face Crystal Palace Ndidi is considered a "big doubt" for Sunday's trip to Crystal Palace, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Impact Ndidi was suspended for Thursday's UEL match, but he apparently picked up an issue early last weekend despite going a full 90. If he can't go Sunday, Leicester may have to change their formation again, which could mean a return to the XI for James Maddison, though there are a few ways they can go.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham draws, Roma wins in new Europa Conference League

Tottenham has drawn 2-2 with Rennes in their opening game of the group stage of the Europa Conference League and Roma has beaten CSKA Sofia of Bulgaria 5-1

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS