Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed Wilfred Ndidi missed their clash against Crystal Palace on Monday because they didn't want to risk him.
The 24-year-old midfielder only recently returned from a groin injury which he suffered in September against Burnley.
The Nigeria international has played seven games since his return to action but was rested in the Foxes’ draw against Palace at Selhurst Park.
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Rodgers explained the midfielder was left out of the encounter to avoid a relapse of his injury and in order to give more time to recover fully.