Leicester City Boss Explains Ndidi’s Omission From Sunderland Clash

Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has revealed why Wilfred Ndidi missed the side’s Sky Bet Championship clash against Sunderland.

Ndidi was a surprise omission from the squad that defeated the Black Cats 1-0 at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night.

Maresca explained that the Nigeria international was rested for the game.

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“Yunus is fine. He could be with us on Saturday. With Wilf, it’s tiredness, something a little bit more than tiredness, so he needs some days, and we don’t want to take risks for them.

“Wilf could play (on Saturday), we’ll see,” Maresca said after the game.

The 26-year-old has scored once in 12 league appearances for the Foxes this season.

Leicester City, who are pushing for a return to the Premier League this season, occupy the top spot on the Championship table.