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Wilfred Ndidi will MISS the rest of the season with knee injury in blow for Leicester after Nigerian midfielder went off during Europa Conference League tie with Rennes

Wilfred Ndidi will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury in major blow to Leicester City.

The Nigeria international midfielder underwent surgery after coming off during Leicester's UEFA Europa Conference League last-16, second leg tie with Rennes on March 17.

His manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Ndidi won't feature again this season and will rehabilitate with the aim of returning for the start of pre-season.

Wilfred Ndidi will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury in a blow for Leicester City
Ndidi went off during Leicester's Europa Conference League second leg against Rennes

Rodgers said: 'Wilfred Ndidi will be out for the season, it's a shame for us but he'll get ready for next season.