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Leicester Boss reveals why Ndidi did not start against Chelsea

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has explained why Wilfred Ndidi was not in the Foxes starting eleven against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Ndidi was introduced in the 89th minute but could not inspire Leicester to a first league win of the season as they lost 2-1 to 10-man Chelsea.

Instead French midfielder Boubakary Soumaré got a starting shirt ahead of Ndidi.

And when asked why Ndidi did not start the game, Rodgers was quoted on BBC Sport Leicester :“We wanted to come through the pitch quicker. Soumare has been great in training and he’s committed now to staying at the club, which is great.

“He allows us to play through the thirds quickly and that was the reason for him coming in instead.”

Rodgers believed his side deserved at least a point from the game.

“We should’ve at least had a point in the game. We started well and had a man sent off. It was a game of decisive moments.

“We gave away the first goal which really makes it tough for you when you’re playing against 10 men and then we gave away the second.”

After four Premier League games so far this season Leicester are yet to secure a win.

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

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