Former Super Eagles tactician, Sunday Oliseh has hailed Wilfred Ndidi, describing him as the best defensive midfielder in the English Premier League.
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Ndidi, 23, has been a key performer for the Foxes this term and his absence saw the Foxes’go on a 3-game winless streak.
Brendan Rodgers’ men played a 1-1 draw in the Carabao Cup semifinal first leg tie against Aston Villa and also recorded back to back loses in the league, against Southampton and Burnley.
The Nigeria International currently leads the interceptions chart in the Premier League with 55, four more than Bournemouth defender Diego Rico who is on 51.
He recently dropped to second in top tacklers’ race after being overtaken by Foxes teammate, Ricardo Pereira who has now 90 as against Ndidi’s 85.
The Super Eagles star returned from a knee injury and was a 34th-minute replacement for injured Nampalys Mendy in Wednesday’s 4-1 victory over West Ham.
He brought grit and solidity Leicester’s have lacked in his absence, completing one tackle, making one interception, and recorded 81% PA.
Commenting on Ndidi’s return, Oliseh hailed him for his overall importance to Leicester’s cause this term.
“Wilfred “Superman” Ndidi is back in midfield and Leicester go back to winning ways in style, 4-1 ! Extremely happy for the young man. Personally feel he is the best defensive midfielder in the Premier league, so far this season, Oliseh wrote on his verified Twitter handle.
