Rogers: Ndidi ready to return against West Ham

.Says Nigerian made a miraculous recovery

.Describe him as ‘phenomenal’

By Akeem Lawal 

LEICESTER City manager Brendan Rodgers has said that Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi made a miraculous recovery and could be fit to make his comeback in Wednesday’s Premier League game against West Ham United at King Power Stadium.

The Nigeria international has missed the last three games in all competitions after undergoing surgery on a problem with his knee. The original prognosis was a three to four week recovery period.   

However, Ndidi rehabilitation has gone quicker than expected, with the 23-year-old returning to training last week, and Rodgers has revealed that he could be in contention to return against the Hammers. 

In the three games that Ndidi has missed Leicester have failed to win one, drawing 0-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Aston Villa before losing 2-1 to both Southampton and Burnley.

"There’s a great chance he could be in the squad tomorrow. He’s made a miraculous recovery. It’s been 11 days,” Rodgers told the media on Tuesday.

"It’s a great testament to him and the medical team. We didn’t want to rush him, but over the last few days, he’s been fantastic. He’s had tests and come through them well.

"It’s a real colossal player for us. He covers a lot of space for our attacking players. There aren’t many better than him. It’s a huge boost for us."

When asked about Ndidi’s qualities, Rodgers described him as ‘phenomenal’, and knows it will be a ‘huge boost’ for his side this week.

“He’s a real colossal player for us,” he added. “He allows to defend and to defend forward. He covers a lot of space for our attacking players and there’s not too many players better than him who do that job.

“He’s a phenomenal player. To have him back early is a huge boost for us. He has been a miss, no doubt,” Rogers said.