Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi’s deployment to a centre-back role will be temporary.
This is according to Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers with Ndidi having started two Premier League matches for the team as a central defender.
Ndidi, who is a defensive midfielder by trade, helped the Foxes secure wins over West Bromwich Albion and Burnley in their first two games of the 2020/21 season.
The hard-tackling player has been used as a central defender with Leicester missing Wes Morgan, Jonny Evans and Filip Benkovic.
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Rodgers explained that Ndidi will return to his midfielder position when his defenders overcome their injury and suspension issues. Wilfred is a player that I have real confidence in,” Rodgers said on Goal.
" He played the position [centre-back] very well and he has the attributes to play there. We don’t want him there for a long period of time.”
Leicester are scheduled to face Arsenal in a Carabao Cup match on Wednesday. Ndidi made 39 appearances across all competitions for Leicester last season.
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