Ndidi set for one-month injury lay-off (Punch)

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi may need surgery and could be out for up to a month with an unspecified injury.

The Leicester player was ruled out of the Foxes’ Carabao Cup semi-final first leg with Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Boss Brendan Rodgers revealed Ndidi suffered an injury in training – although did not specify what – on Tuesday and may face an operation.

Before the match, Rodgers said, “Wilf took a knock in training yesterday, which unfortunately means he might need a slight operation tomorrow (Wednesday). Read more