“Concern Raised”: Ruud van Nistelrooy Shares Worrying Injury Update on £15m Leicester Star
Leicester City Extend Strong Start Under Ruud van Nistelrooy with Hard-Fought Draw Against Brighton
Leicester City fought back from two goals down to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Brighton at the King Power Stadium, earning a valuable stoppage-time point.
Jamie Vardy was outstanding, scoring one goal and assisting Bobby De Cordova-Reid, while Boubakary Soumare continued his excellent form.
The Foxes have now collected four points from their last two games, moving five points clear of the relegation zone.
However, they face a challenging schedule ahead, starting with a trip to Newcastle United next weekend, and could be without a key player following a worrying injury update.
Ruud van Nistelrooy Provides Update on Wilfred Ndidi Injury
Wilfred Ndidi, a £15 million signing in 2017, has been a crucial part of Leicester’s midfield this season, showing glimpses of his best form in the defensive midfield role.
He has built a strong partnership with Soumare in recent weeks, which was evident again during the Brighton match.
However, Ndidi was forced off shortly after halftime due to injury, prompting concern. Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy provided an update via Leicestershire Live:
“Wilf, when he comes off, you know there’s a problem. I hope it’s minor.
He felt a slight strain in the hamstring. Hopefully, it’s not too much. We’ll see how quickly we can get him back.”
Leicester now face an anxious wait to determine the severity of Ndidi’s injury.
Midfield Crisis Ahead of Newcastle Clash
With Ndidi now a doubt for the Newcastle game, Leicester’s midfield options are looking increasingly thin.
Soumare will be unavailable due to suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season, ruling him out for one match.
Additionally, Harry Winks remains sidelined, leaving van Nistelrooy potentially relying on an unfamiliar pairing of Hamza Choudhury and Oliver Skipp.
The coming days will be crucial as Leicester await updates on their injured and suspended players, preparing for what promises to be a difficult test against Newcastle.
