{"id":827154,"date":"2025-02-15T10:12:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T16:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/15\/can-super-eagles-wilfred-ndidi-save-van-nistelrooys-job-at-leicester\/"},"modified":"2025-02-15T10:12:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T16:12:48","slug":"can-super-eagles-wilfred-ndidi-save-van-nistelrooys-job-at-leicester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/15\/can-super-eagles-wilfred-ndidi-save-van-nistelrooys-job-at-leicester\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Super Eagles\u2019 Wilfred Ndidi save Van Nistelrooy\u2019s job at Leicester?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Leicester City head coach, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, has lauded the characteristics of Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The former Genk man started 15 league games for the Foxes<\/a> this season from their opening 15, before picking up a thigh injury against Brighton and Hove Albion on the 8th of December.<\/p>\n

Last week, Ndidi<\/a><\/strong> returned to action after two months and was heavily involved in his side\u2019s first goal as Leicester City broke the deadlock against Manchester United<\/a>, although they ended up losing their FA Cup tie, thanks to a late Harry Maguire winner.<\/p>\n

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Wilfred Ndidi vs United:<\/p>\n

58 minutes played
\n52 touches
\n35\/43 accurate passes (81%)
\n1\/2 accurate long balls
\n1\/4 ground duels won
\n2\/2 aerial duels won
\n1 shot on target
\n1 clearance
\n1 block
\n1 interception
\n1 time dribbled past<\/p>\n

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Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Bobby Decordova-Reid and Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City celebrate 1st goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on February 7, 2025. [Photo Credit\/ Imago].<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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After the game, Leicester City head coach, Van Nistelrooy, praised Ndidi\u2019s<\/a> display against the Red Devils and has done the same ahead of his side\u2019s crucial clash against Arsenal tomorrow.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt starts with his [Ndidi] personality, which is excellent. Then it is his leadership and his playing capabilities. He has an enormous reach on the pitch, on and off the ball. The complete package of him as a character and a player has lifted the team,\u201d the former Real Madrid striker said in quotes revealed by BBC Sports<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

4th Round Noussair Mazraoui 3 of Manchester United and Wilfred Ndidi 6 of Leicester City challenge for the ball during the FA Cup match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford, Manchester, England on 7 February 2025. [Photo Credit\/ Imago].<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Can Ndidi save Van Nistelrooy\u2019s job at Leicester?<\/h3>\n

In nine English Premier League games without their anchorman, Leicester City won just one game. In that time, they scored four goals and conceded 23 whooping goals, highlighting they missed Ndidi\u2019s solidity in midfield.<\/p>\n

With the Nigerian present in midfield, Van Nistelrooy\u2019s side were able to dominate the passage of play at Old Trafford for the first 58 minutes he was on the pitch. He was taken off as he\u2019d only just returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines, but his inclusion was telling.<\/p>\n

Leicester City are currently 18th on the English Premier League table, eight points above 20th-placed Southampton<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City is chased by Kobbie Mainoo. [Photo credit\/Imago].<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Should Ndidi stay fit, the 2021 FA Cup Champions have a huge chance of staging a fight against Mikel Arteta\u2019s men at the King Power Stadium tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Arsenal will be without Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus, due to injuries. While they do possess the ability to hurt teams from set-pieces, Leicester arguably have the faster attack due to the presence of more forwards.<\/p>\n

Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton & Hove Albion and Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City battle for the ball during the Premier League football match between Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium. [Photo Credit\/ Imago].<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With Ndidi in midfield, the Foxes can take the game to Arsenal, with the cheer of their home fans behind them. Should they claim all three points tomorrow, it\u2019ll be a huge statement that\u2019ll determine how they approach their games till the end of the season.<\/p>\n

However, the entire Leicester City team need to pull themselves together if they\u2019re to survive relegation at the end of the season. In their next seven league games, Ruud Van Nistelrooy\u2019s side will take on;<\/p>\n