Wilfred Ndidi's Leicester City staged an impressive comeback to secure a draw against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday at the King Power Stadium. The visitors took a deserved lead into halftime, courtesy of a stunning long-range strike from Tariq Lamptey.
Substitute Yankuba Minteh extended Brighton's lead late in the second half, but Leicester fought back with goals from Jamie Vardy and Bobby De Cordova-Reid, the latter striking in injury time to secure a dramatic draw.
In a setback for the Foxes, Ndidi, who had been one of the standout performers, sustained an injury and was forced off in the 52nd minute, with Oliver Skipp coming on as his replacement.
The Nigeria international's match came to an abrupt end following a pivotal challenge on Brighton's Georginio Rutter, which left him unable to continue and necessitated his substitution.
The extent of his injury remains unclear at this time, but further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
Ndidi's impressive performance before injury setback
Ndidi delivered a solid performance for Leicester City before being forced off due to injury in the 52nd minute. The 27-year-old was instrumental in the Foxes' midfield, displaying precision and defensive resilience.
He recorded 34 touches and achieved an impressive passing accuracy of 96%, completing 25 out of 26 attempted passes. Ndidi also contributed defensively with two clearances, a blocked shot, and one successful tackle.
Although he struggled in ground duels, winning just one out of five, his overall impact was evident until his unfortunate substitution.
Ndidi has been a key figure for Ruud van Nistelrooy's side this season, making 16 appearances and starting every game. During this time, he has contributed one goal and four assists while maintaining an impressive average of 80 minutes per game.
