Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has insisted that Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is not expected to return to competitive football anytime soon. This assertion is contrary to the claims of Wilfred Ndidi who said that he should return to competitive football within the next two weeks. Recall that Ndidi was one of the players Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro planned to take to the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast. The defensive midfielder was included in Super Eagles’ 25-man list but the player had to withdraw from the squad due to an injury. Ndidi had to undergo surgery to treat the injury and has been out of football since December last year.