Europa League: Wilfred Ndidi Is Irreplaceable - Rodgers
By Sampson Adedeji
Manager of English premier league side, Leicester City, Brendan Rodgers has described Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as irreplaceable, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
The former Nigeria's junior international joined the Foxes from the Belgium Jupiler League side, RKC Genk few years back and has become indispensable since his arrival at the King Power stadium.
He was the star player last weekend as Leicester City thrashed champions Liverpool 3-1 with him making as assist in the game.
As Leicester City continued preparations for the round of 32 in the UEFA Europa League against Czech Republic side Slavia Prague, Rodgers praised the commitment and resilience of the Nigeria international.
" Wilf is absolutely brilliant, he gives the team balance and is one of the top midfielder in the world football in terms of ball recovery and reading the game is so good.
"He kept improving all the time and is irreplaceable. What he gives the team is quite unique, because of his age is ready to learn and is coachable.
"He will continue to get better and I'm so happy he plays for my team," he said.
Ndidi is expected to be in action in Prague on Thursday when Leicester City take on Slavia in the first leg.
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