Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi could be available for the Nottingham Forest clash on Monday.
Ndidi, who was called up for the international friendly against Algeria, pulled out due to a slight strain in his thigh.
As the Super Eagles continued with the preparation and went on to lose 2-1 against the Desert Foxes, Ndidi returned to England.
According to the Foxes manager, the midfield enforcer could be available on Monday for the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
“We had Wilfred Ndidi come back early,” Rodgers confirmed on Friday. “He’s looking really positive and trained this morning, so hopefully he will be fine.
“Dennis Praet had a few days where he was struggling, but he came through the last few days well and looked good in training, so we’re okay.
“This is a new game, a new season, and the players will be ready for it, and we’ll look to get the result that we want.
“It’s always difficult that first year back in. Steve [Cooper] has done a brilliant job of getting them into the Premier League. To then create a cohesive unit and team with so many new faces is a challenge.
“It’s a great game for us to look forward to. We’re very determined. The attitude is there and the energy is there – for us to hopefully kick-start our season.”
Should Ndidi feature, so too Kelechi Iheanacho, it would be an all-Nigeria showdown as Forest are expected to field Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis.
This will be the first time in 23 years that both sides will be facing off in the Premier League, but they did meet last season in the FA Cup. Meanwhile, Forest have been poor themselves as they have lost their last four league games, conceding at least twice in all four matches.
Leicester remain the only winless side in the Premier League this season and Rodgers' side will aim for an improved performance against Forest.
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