Ruud van Nistelrooy issues worrying injury update on £15m Leicester player after Brighton draw.
Leicester City continued their positive start to the Ruud van Nistelrooy era with a hard-fought point against Brighton and Hove Albion.
Leicester drew 2-2 with Brighton at the King Power Stadium after coming back from two goals behind to snatch a stoppage-time point.
Jamie Vardy was so impressive as he netted and laid on an assist for Bobby De Cordova Reid whilst Boubakary Soumare continued his excellent run of form.
Leicester have now picked up four points from a possible six and sit five points above the drop zone heading into a tough run of fixtures.
City travel to Newcastle United next weekend and could be without a crucial player, as van Nistelrooy issues a worrying injury update.
Ruud van Nistelrooy issues Wilfred Ndidi injury update
Wilfred Ndidi, who joined in a £15m deal in 2017, has been a stalwart in the Leicester midfield this season and has, at times, looked back to his very best in the number six role.
Ndidi has formed an excellent partnership with Soumare in recent weeks and that was again on show today.
However, the Nigeria international was forced off just after half-time due to injury and now van Nistelrooy has issued a rather concerning update.
“Wilf, when he comes off you know there’s a problem,” the Leicester boss admitted, via Leicestershire Live.
“I hope it’s minor. He felt a slight strain in the hamstring. Hopefully it’s not too much. We’ll see how quick we can get him back.”
Leicester will now face a nervous wait to find out the extent of Ndidi’s injury.
Boubakary Soumare suspended vs Newcastle
With Ndidi now a doubt for the Newcastle game, Leicester are beginning to look very short in midfield as Soumare will be unavailable due to suspension.
The Frenchman picked up his fifth yellow card of the season today and will have to serve a one-match ban.
Winks remains unavailable, too, so if he fails to return in time, van Nistelrooy may be forced to start Hamza Choudhury and Oliver Skipp as a pairing – which is very unfamiliar territory.
A telling few days lie ahead.
