Leicester boss reveals the extent of Ndidi's injury

The manager of Leicester City, Enzo Maresca has hinted that Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could be out for three months.

Ndidi, who was initially named among the Super Eagles 25-man squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations had to be dropped due to his fitness.

The 27-year-old was replaced by Alhassan Yusuf of Royal Antwerp.

Speaking on the latest concerning Ndidi's injury, the Foxes boss noted that the Nigerian international has sustained a muscle injury which could see him on the sideline for a couple of months.

“For Wilf (Ndidi), it will be a long time,” said Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca

“It could be three months. It looks like a muscle problem, but an important one so we now see in the next hours.”

Ndidi has suffered a couple of long-term injuries in recent seasons. His contract with the Foxes expires in June this year.

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