Nigeria international, Wilfred Ndidi has returned to full fitness following an abductor injury he sustained in September.
Ndidi, who was drafted to the central defensive role as cover for Wes Morgan, Jonny Evans and Flip Benkovic suffered the knock in the Foxes’ 4-2 defeat to Burnley in the Premier League.
The 23 – year -old resumed training for Leicester City; meaning he could be available for selection when the Foxes take a trip to Anfield on Sunday, but Brendan Rodgers may want to protect the midfielder in order to build his fitness.
However, Ndidi’s absence has not been much of a trouble for the Foxes with Namplays Mendy fitting into the squad perfectly.
“He is performing to the level the club wanted when they brought him in,” the Rodgers told the club website.
“He’s a defensive midfield player, tactically very good, understands the role, and does a lot of dirty work for the team.
“Of course, before he’s played with Wilf [Ndidi], who’s something similar beside him and it’s probably where both of those players need someone creative beside them.
“I think because of Wilf’s form, certainly since I’ve been here, he’s been so consistent, Wilf, and it’s been difficult for Papy to play but it really shows you the mark of the guy – how well he has trained, how concentrated he has been. He never lost his focus and was always there if an opportunity came to give his very best.
“Now, what you’re seeing is a player that is getting a consistent run of games, and he’s really showing the quality player he is. I have been delighted with Papy. He gives the team stability with his experience and understanding of football and how we work. He has been crucial to how we play.”
Leicester City leads the log with 18 points from eight games, while Klopp’s men are ranked third with one point less.
