Ndidi set to return from two-month injury lay-off tonight in FA Cup tie at Old Trafford

SUPER Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is set to return from his long injury lay-off tonight as he remains on course for a return to action at Old Trafford when the Foxes take on Manchester United  in the FA Cup.

Ndidi, has been out of action since December 8 last year when he picked up an injury during Leicester’s 2-2 draw with Brighton in the English Premier League. He has been out of action since but following a successful return to training, Ndidi is now fit and available for selection, marking a welcome comeback for the Foxes.

Coach Ruud Van Nistelrooy revealed that Ndidi is among the Leicester City  players he is counting on for tonight’s clash. Leicester City’s form has suffered significantly in Wilfred Ndidi’s absence, with the team losing eight of their last 10 matches.

In the FA Cup, however, the Foxes secured a convincing 6-2 victory over QPR in the third round, setting up a thrilling tie against Manchester United tonight. Ndidi’s return to fitness is a timely boost for Nistelrooy, who will be eager to lead Leicester City to victory over his former club Manchester United.

Van Nistelrooy said: “Wilf is fine. He had a good week of training, last week and this week and he’ll be part of the squad tomorrow.”

Tonight's match also holds personal significance for Nistelrooy, who was overlooked for a role in Manchester United’s backroom staff when Ruben Amorim was appointed as head coach. Ndidi’s return is also a welcome lift for Leicester City’s Premier League survival hopes, as they aim to stave off relegation just a year after earning promotion back to the top flight from the Championship.