Wilfred Ndidi has been included in the Premier League Team of the Week for his impressive performance in Leicester’s 3-1 win against Liverpool, reports.
Ndidi was included in the list by football facts and statistics website whoscored.com.
The Super Eagles star capped his five-star display with an assist for Leicester’s third goal scored by Harvey Barnes.
Ndidi was included in the middle of a four-man midfield in the Team of the Week that is in a 4-4-2 formation.
Among other players who made the list are Manchester City duo Raheem Sterling and Ilkay Gundogan, Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and former Gunners goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Commenting on Ndidi, whoscored.com wrote:”Leicester piled further misery upon this downtrodden Liverpool side with a fine 3-1 win over the defending champions on Saturday.
“Wilfred Ndidi ran the show in midfield, as noted in his WhoScored rating of 9.04. The Nigerian provided the assist for Harvey Barnes’ late strike, that his first of the season and coming from one of two key passes.
“Out of possession, Ndidi was superb as he made five clearances, five tackles and three interceptions to nail down a central midfield spot.”
By James Agberebi