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Premier League: Wilfred Ndidi helpless as Leicester Metropolis rot continues with loss at Chelsea

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Tremendous Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi performed all 90 minutes as Leicester Metropolis succumbed to a painful 1-0 loss at Chelsea, Soccernet.ng stories.

Leicester Metropolis went into their recreation towards Chelsea with a horrible file, dropping 13 of their final 15 video games in all competitions. The final time they gained a recreation was a 2-1 win over Tottenham in January.

Tremendous Eagles star Ndidi stored his place in Leicester Metropolis’s midfield, partnering Boubakary Soumare. It was all the time going to be an uphill job for the Foxes, and Chelsea took cost of the sport from the beginning.

The Foxes might have gone a purpose down within the opening 22 minutes after a nasty deal with from Victor Kristiansen. However they’d a significant let-off as Cole Palmer, who took cost of the accountability, missed a penalty for the primary time in his senior profession.

Wilfred Ndidi and Cole Palmer (photo credit: Imago)
Wilfred Ndidi and Cole Palmer (picture credit score: Imago)

Chelsea continued to pile the stress after their penalty miss, however Leicester Metropolis managed to remain afloat going into the break.

Sadly for the Foxes, they didn’t hold their defence watertight. They finally conceded within the sixtieth minute, courtesy of a superb strike from Marc Cucurella.

Cole Palmer and Cucurella
Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella Photograph credit score (Imago)

Sadly for Leicester Metropolis, that purpose was simply sufficient for Chelsea to get a 1-0 win. In current months, Ndidi has been functioning in a extra ahead function, however he didn’t get any clear alternative.

Gave our all, however a good defeat.#CHELEI pic.twitter.com/Av1P6yqwLn

— Leicester Metropolis (@LCFC) March 9, 2025

In his 90 minutes of motion, Ndidi registered an 80 p.c go accuracy, 5 clearances and 6 tackles. However that was not sufficient to purchase a win for Leicester Metropolis, because the loss sinks them deeper into the relegation zone.

5 in 5: The long run seems to be bleak for Wilfred Ndidi and his fellow Foxes

Wilfred Ndidi for leicester city (photo credit: Imago)
Wilfred Ndidi for Leicester Metropolis (picture credit score: Imago)

The loss to Chelsea was Leicester Metropolis’s fifth straight loss, and it leaves them 5 factors away from security.

It seems to be bleak for Leicester Metropolis for the time being, as they may nonetheless play robust sides like Manchester United, Manchester Metropolis, Newcastle, Brighton, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth of their final ten video games of the season.

Wilfred Ndidi could be on his strategy to enjoying Championship soccer as soon as once more if the present pattern continues.

Kelvin Omachonu

Kelvin Omachonu

Kelvin Omachonu is a author with a few years of expertise protecting sports activities occasions in Nigeria and overseas. He’s fueled by his love for the job, and is devoted to delivering charming tales.

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