Brendan Rodgers Provides Update on Ndidi Ahead of Battle Against Man City

• Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has returned to training and he could face Manchester City on Saturday
• Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers explained that he is happy with the return of Ndidi to his squad
• The Foxes have not been doing well so far this season in the Premier League and will want to turn the table

Brendan Rodgers who is the gaffer of Premier League side Manchester City has confirmed that Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has resumed training after recovering from injury.

The Super Eagles star has been out of action for the past three weeks after suffering hamstring injury while playing against Nottingham Forest in a Premier League game.

He has missed the Foxes' last four Premier League games, and his return could turn things around this season for his side.

So far this season, City have not been impressive in the Premier League as they are currently occupying 17th position on the table with 11 points.

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According to the report on Soccernet, Rodgers explained that he is happy with the return of Ndidi to his squad.

Rodgers' comment on Ndidi

“Ndidi has been back training with the squad, his availability is important, so thankfully he is available.''

Leicester City's next game against Manchester City is expected to be tough as Pep Guardiola and his wards are pilling the pressure on Arsenal on the league table.

Chukwueze scores for Villarreal

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze was on the scoresheet Thursday night as Villarreal were held to a 2-2 draw by Hapoel Beer Sheva in the Europa Conference League.

The first half ended goalless, but Tomas Hemed opened the scoring for the visitors barely three minutes into the second half.

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The Israeli tucked home from the penalty spot to put his side ahead, silencing the entire stadium.

Nigerian international Chukwueze drew his side level with a sublime finish in the 57th minute.

Arnaut Danjuma then put Villarreal ahead in the 70th minute, but nine minutes later, the visitors drew level courtesy of a fine strike by Sagiv Jehezkel at it ended 2-2.

The draw means Villarreal confirm their place at the group's top with 13 points, while Lech Poznan are second with 6, one point ahead of third place Hapoel Beer Sheva.