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With the game well in hand, Ndidi received a warm ovation from the home crowd when he was substituted in the 88th minute for Oliver Skipp.

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A backbone of Leicester City’s midfield since 2017, Wilfred Ndidi now stands at a career crossroads, with several clubs reportedly keeping close tabs on his situation.

During his time on the pitch, the Nigerian registered 32 touches, completed 39 of his 46 attempted passes (an 85% success rate), and created one key pass.

Ndidi is under contract with Leicester until 2027, having signed an extension after turning down interest from Barcelona last year.

Although he played a vital role in helping Leicester gain promotion last season, his efforts were not enough to save them this time.

The loss etched an unwanted record into the club’s history books as Leicester have now become the first team in English Football League history to lose eight consecutive home games without scoring a single goal.

With the Super Eagles now in a tough spot, sitting fourth in the group, they must win all their remaining matches to stand a realistic chance of qualifying.

The Nigerian midfielder had been out since December after sustaining an injury against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Turkish Super Lig powerhouse Galatasaray has intensified their pursuit of Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi by submitting a formal offer.