Wilfred Ndidi makes Premier League Team of the Weekend after his fine performance against Liverpool

Steve Dede 21:30 - 16 February 2021

Wilfred Ndidi (Instagram/Wilfred Ndidi)

WIlfred Ndidi did everything right to help Leicester City dispatch champions Liverpool.

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been included in the Premier League Team of the Weekend following his fine performance against Liverpool.

Ndidi put in a ridiculous shift in midfield to help Leicester City beat Liverpool 3-1 at the KIing Power Stadium on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

The 24-year-old did everything right in that game.

The Nigerian was outstanding in the middle, shielding the Leicester City defence with his tackles and interception.

He made 19 ball recoveries in that game, more than any outfield player has managed in a single game this season.

Wilfred Ndidi made more ball recoveries (19) in a single match than any other outfield player in the Premier League this season.

Putting in a shift against Liverpool. pic.twitter.com/bXC5CDs0Fg
— Squawka (@Squawka) February 13, 2021

Wilfred Ndidi vs Liverpool pic.twitter.com/LzpIL7PcEs
— Hamad 🇵🇸 (@HMDComps) February 13, 2021

He also had 100% tackle success, 12 duels won, five clearances, three chances created and an assist in his ridiculous performance.

Following the performance, boss Brendan Rodgers said Ndidi is one of the Premier League's best midfielders.

Wilfred Ndidi’s game by numbers vs. Liverpool:

42 passes attempted
33 passes completed
19 ball recoveries
9 tackles attempted
5 tackles won
3 interceptions
3 blocks
2 key passes
1 assist

Outstanding once again. 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/1EiaJeaQNk
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 13, 2021

“All the stats show you what a difference he makes for us,” Rodgers said.

“At the highest level you need players who can recover the ball, especially when you have talented players ahead and he is one of the best in the Premier League at that. He was colossal.”