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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.

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“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.

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