'Ndidi, Iheanacho came back Thursday night from Nigeria'- Rodgers on why Leicester weren't sharp vs Man City
Published: April 03, 2021
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has admitted that his players were not as sharp as they were against Manchester United, their last game before the international break.
The Foxes were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City on Saturday evening, with Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus on target in the second half.
The Northern Irish manager believes the Foxes were not at the same level compared to their last outing as several of the players were in action during the international break and rejoined the club late.
Rodgers revealed that Super Eagles duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho returned to the United Kingdom on Thursday night, meaning they only got together with the squad on Friday, a day before the meeting with Manchester City.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Rodgers said : "We'll have a good week next week, we'll have all the players back from international duty.
"You know the likes of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi, they are back late Thursday night from Nigeria and lots of travel, a lot of the international players playing a lot of games, and we probably weren't as sharp as what we've been in our last game here against Manchester United".
"You know the likes of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi, they are back late Thursday night from Nigeria and lots of travel, a lot of the international players playing a lot of games, and we probably weren't as sharp as what we've been in our last game here against Manchester United".
Iheanacho and Ndidi were substituted in the 72nd and 83rd minute respectively in the loss to Manchester City, the midfielder was walking a disciplinary tightrope after he was cautioned in the 32nd minute.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : lcfc.com
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
Latest News
- Towering Nigerian forward signs new contract at Preston North End after Burnley exit
- Confirmed team news: Chelsea loanee Chukwuemeka ruled out of Borussia Dortmund v Monterrey
- 'Had a phone conversation' - Uzundurukan reveals Galatasaray coach's transfer message to Osimhen
- Arokodare reports for pre-season training at Racing Genk amid links with Fulham
- Bayer Leverkusen make transfer decision on Super Eagles striker Boniface ahead of next season
- AEK Athens' search for a striker: Cyriel Dessers still No. 1 target but fee holds up deal
- Official: Dundee United confirm former PSG trialist Ubochioma is moving on to pastures new
- 'He wasn't a starter at Chelsea' - Siasia claims agent offered N91m to include Mikel in Olympics squad
- Genoa wing-back agrees Atalanta move, becomes Nigeria's joint most expensive 17yo in history
- 'My father called without telling me' - Osayi-Samuel pleads for second chance with Besiktas


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- keo nha cai
- F168
- F168
- okvip
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88