Wilfred Ndidi, a midfielder for the Super Eagles, played the full 90 minutes as Leicester City suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Leicester entered the match in poor form, having lost 13 of their last 15 games across all competitions. Their last victory came in January, a 2-1 win against Tottenham.

Ndidi retained his place in Leicester’s midfield alongside Boubakary Soumare, but the task was always going to be difficult against a strong Chelsea side, who dominated proceedings from the start.

Leicester had a lucky escape in the first 22 minutes when Victor Kristiansen’s poor challenge resulted in a penalty for Chelsea. However, Cole Palmer missed his first-ever senior penalty, providing Leicester with a reprieve.

Despite the penalty miss, Chelsea continued to press, but Leicester managed to hold on through to halftime without conceding.

However, Leicester’s defense eventually succumbed in the 60th minute, when Marc Cucurella delivered a superb strike to break the deadlock.

That goal proved to be the difference, and Chelsea claimed a 1-0 victory. While Ndidi has been playing a more advanced role in recent matches, he was unable to make a significant impact in this encounter.

Over the course of the game, Ndidi registered an 80% pass accuracy, five clearances, and six tackles, but it wasn’t enough to secure a positive result for Leicester. The loss further deepens their struggles, leaving them five points adrift of safety in the relegation zone.

This defeat marked Leicester’s fifth consecutive loss and raises concerns about their survival, with tough fixtures remaining against the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle, Brighton, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth.

If current form continues, Wilfred Ndidi and Leicester City could face the prospect of Championship football next season.