Wilfred Ndidi injury news takes shine off Leicester’s win

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers revealed there was doubt over whether Wilfred Ndidi will play again this season following the 2-1 victory over Brentford.

Midfielder Ndidi missed the Premier League contest at the King Power Stadium due to a knee injury, having been forced off – like winger Marc Albrighton – during Thursday’s Europa Conference League match at Rennes on Thursday.

And giving an update on the pair after the win against the Bees, Rodgers said: “Marc hopefully should be back close to after the international break, if he’s not back by then. It’s just a tweak in his groin.

“Wilf’s not so good. We’re just waiting for a second opinion on that but whether he’ll play for the rest of the season or not, we’re unsure, which is a real, real shame for us.”

Rodgers stressed the picture overall with regard to injuries was looking “much healthier and much more competitive for us” following a match in which Timothy Castagne marked his return from a thigh injury in style.

The Belgium full-back, making his first appearance since December, put Leicester ahead in the 20th minute by firing into the top corner from just outside the box.

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