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Leicester City boss Rodgers compares ‘fantastic’ Wilfred Ndidi to Steven Gerrard

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has likened the role of Wilfred Ndidi to Steven Gerrard's while at Liverpool.

The former Celtic boss spent three years at the Anfield outfit before joining Scottish Premiership side Celtic in 2016.

Ndidi has been handed a holding midfield position by the Northern Irish tactician, similar to the one the former England captain played for the Reds, and he has continued to flourish.

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On Saturday, against Bournemouth, the 22-year-old made 11 tackles - to now rank as the best tackler in the Premier League with 120 tackles - to help the Foxes secure a 2-0 victory at the King Power Stadium.