Leicester City head coach Ruud Van Nistelrooy has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is set to return to the squad for Friday’s FA Cup clash against Manchester United.
Wilfred Ndidi has been sidelined since suffering an injury during Leicester’s 2-2 draw with Brighton in the Premier League, where he was substituted out in the 52nd minute for Oliver Skipp. Following a successful return to training, Ndidi is now fit and available for selection, marking a welcome comeback for the Foxes.
Leicester City’s form has suffered significantly in Wilfred Ndidi’s absence, with the team losing eight of their last 10 matches. However, they secured a convincing 6-2 victory over QPR in the third round of the FA Cup, setting up a thrilling tie against Manchester United in the next round.
When questioned on Wilfred Ndidi’s availability, Van Nistelrooy gave a positive response, indicating his readiness for the fixture: “Wilf (Ndidi) is fine, he had a good week of training, last week and this week and he’ll be part of the squad tomorrow,” he said.
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“There’s a couple with some light injuries so they’ll be assessed today, see if they can travel or not. But there’s a couple, two or three, with some light injuries that are doubtful for tomorrow, and we will see when we announce the squad,” Van Nistelrooy added.
Wilfred Ndidi’s return to fitness is a timely boost for Ruud van Nistelrooy, who will be eager to lead Leicester City to victory over his former club Manchester United. The match also holds personal significance for Van Nistelrooy, who was overlooked for a role in Manchester United’s backroom staff when Ruben Amorim was appointed as the head coach.
Wilfred Ndidi’s return is also a welcome lift for Leicester City’s Premier League survival hopes, as they aim to stave off relegation just a year after earning promotion back to the top flight from the Championship.
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