Wilfred Ndidi's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Soccer
Wilfred Ndidi's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Muscle Injuries | Left Knee | 2019-09-28 | Missed several matches and required surgery. | Wilfred Ndidi suffered a significant knee injury during a match against Newcastle United. The injury was severe enough to necessitate surgical intervention. | During a Premier League match while attempting a tackle. | 6 weeks | Underwent surgery followed by physiotherapy sessions. | Missed crucial matches but returned strong post-recovery. | Had to deal with the stress of being out of action but showed resilience. | No significant previous knee injuries. | Returned to training after 5 weeks and resumed playing after 6 weeks. | High | Surgery and physiotherapy | Team doctors and orthopedic specialists | No long-term issues reported post-recovery. | Strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | Missed 6 Premier League matches. | Severe pain and swelling in the left knee. | Moderate risk, managed with preventive care. | Support from team, family, and medical staff. | Club's training facility. |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2022-03-09 | Required rest and missed a few matches. | Ndidi sprained his right ankle during a Europa League match against Rennes, which led to him missing subsequent matches. | During a Europa League match while landing awkwardly. | 4 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE) method, and physiotherapy. | Short-term absence but no lasting impact. | Minor frustration due to injury. | No significant previous ankle injuries. | Returned to training after 3 weeks and resumed playing after 4 weeks. | Moderate | RICE method and physiotherapy | Team physiotherapists | No long-term issues reported. | Ankle strengthening exercises and proper warm-up. | Missed 3 Europa League matches. | Pain and swelling in the right ankle. | Moderate risk, managed with preventive care. | Support from team and medical staff. | Club's training facility. |
| Strains | Right Hamstring | 2021-01-18 | Missed a few training sessions and matches. | Ndidi sustained a right hamstring strain during a training session, which required rest and rehabilitation. | During a training session. | 3 weeks | Rest, physiotherapy, and gradual return to full training. | Short-term absence but returned to form quickly. | Frustration due to inability to train and play. | No significant previous hamstring injuries. | Returned to training after 2 weeks and resumed playing after 3 weeks. | Moderate | Rest and physiotherapy | Team physiotherapists | No long-term issues reported. | Regular stretching and strengthening exercises. | Missed 2 Premier League matches. | Sharp pain in the right hamstring. | Low risk with proper management. | Support from teammates and medical staff. | Club's training facility. |
Wilfred Ndidi's Sports Injuries Videos
Super Eagles' Wilfred Ndidi injured as all players arrive at the Algeria camp
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are preparing for their upcoming friendly match against Algeria. All invited players had arrived at the camp, but it was announced that Wilfred Ndidi will miss the match due to an injury and has returned to England for treatment. The Nigerian Football Federation has not provided details about the injury or its severity. This is a significant setback for the team, as Ndidi's presence was crucial for the match strategy, and now the coach has limited options in the midfield. No replacement has been announced yet. Fans are hoping for Ndidi's quick recovery and for the team to stay healthy moving forward.
Ndidi hamstring injury vs Rennes
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Leicester City in the Europa Conference League fixture. He was substituted for James Maddison in the second half after pulling his hamstring and could no longer continue the game. This injury occurred before the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier play-off between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana.
