English Premier League side Leicester City want Wilfred Ndidi to skip the upcoming friendly of the senior national team of Nigeria due to fatigue, Owngoalnigeria.com understands.
Ndidi played in all of the games of Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations and upon his return to his English Premier League side he has played in their both games despite missing all of their pre season training due to the extended break he was given by the club.
Coach of the team Brendan Rodgers is of the opinion that the midfielder who made up for his error by leveling scores in their 1-1 draw against Chelsea last weekend has not had enough rest since the end of last season, where he was ever present for the team.
Between now and when the game will take place he would have played in around six games for the Foxes and Rodgers want him to take a break for the good of his career in order for him not to suffer from burn out as the season progress.
Leicester City plan meeting with the Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) to discuss the issue of giving the midfielder a rest even though the desire of the player is to play in the game against Ukraine.