'A Great Opportunity' – Ndidi's CITY Matchday Magazine Exclusive
- Wilfred Ndidi speaks inside Sunday's edition of CITY Matchday Magazine
- Leicester City host Watford in the Premier League in a 2pm kick-off at King Power Stadium
- The Nigeria international says all focus is on building positive momentum for the Foxes
- Fans can pick up their copy of the Club's programme for just £3 on Sunday
The Foxes are looking to climb the league standings and, with eight top-flight fixtures to contest before 2022, the Nigeria international is optimistic that Brendan Rodgers' side can develop their winning mentality and look upwards in the Premier League table.
Ndidi was speaking to CITY Matchday Magazine, the Club's official programme, ahead of Sunday's 2pm kick-off against Watford, who secured a morale-boosting victory over Manchester United last time out.
"It’s really tight at the moment, which makes this busy period of games really important," the 24-year-old said earlier this week. "For us, as a team, this is the perfect time to turn things around.
"We’ve shown before how strong we can be when we have momentum, and if we can start putting that together in the Premier League, we’ll see the benefits in the table. Like I said, we know what we’re capable of and we’re striving to reach our top level."
City anticipate a serious challenge on Sunday, says Ndidi, against a side who have already displayed their quality this term after promotion from the Sky Bet Championship in 2020/21.
"We’re expecting a tough game, but one which provides a great opportunity to build confidence and pick up points," he added.
"They had a great result against Manchester United in their last game so we know they will be feeling good, but we’re playing at home, in front of our fans, and we believe we can get the win."
Sunday's encounter will also see former Foxes manager Claudio Ranieri, who won the Premier League title at King Power Stadium in 2016, return to Filbert Way in the away dugout. Ndidi is appreciative of the Italian after it was the 70-year-old who signed him at the Club in 2017.
"I’m very grateful to him because he gave me the opportunity to come to Leicester and play in the Premier League for the first time," Ndidi explained. "That was a really important move in my career, so I’ll always remember it. Joining Leicester City has been fantastic for me. It’s a great club."
Read the full interview with Ndidi, plus much more, inside Sunday's edition of CITY Matchday Magazine, on sale outside King Power Stadium ahead of kick-off.
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