Ndidi capable of playing for top Premier League team – Hendrie

Former England midfielder Lee Hendrie has backed Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi to play for any top Premier League club.

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The 28-year-old is set to play in the EFL Championship next season after his club Leicester City were relegated. According to Hendrie, Ndidi’s physical ability is good enough to get a new club in the top-flight in the current transfer window.

“It was only a few seasons back where we were really highlighting how important Wilfred Ndidi was for Leicester and what he did and brought to that Leicester side,” the 48-year-old said in an interview with Football League World.

“I think he’s played in different roles over the last couple of seasons, where he’s been able to play a little bit more advanced. So he showed that he’s got the versatility of sitting and going and joining in, where he can be a force. He’s a big physical man.

“Obviously, he’s being linked with the likes of Everton and Manchester United, but I do feel, and I will say this: teams that get relegated, unfortunately, your bigger players, your key players, your more influential players will always get linked away.

The former Stoke City player concluded: “That’s the disappointment for Leicester, but, yes, I still think there’s a lot more to come from Wilf Ndidi because I don’t feel that he matched the heights of what he was a good few seasons back, where he was highly regarded.”

“He’s a versatile midfielder, and there’s no surprise that clubs are looking at him.”

Last season, Ndidi played 28 matches, recording five assists.