While Leicester City began 2020/21 with European involvement, there remained a ‘what might have been?’ impression that Europa League football should have been Champions League participation instead, but for their collapse in the second half of the previous campaign.
Even though Wilfred Ndidi’s absence played a part at the start of their rot, it became clear post-lockdown that the Nigerian’s return wouldn’t necessarily reverse the slump in performances and results, and the East Midlands side ended in fifth spot.
Despite this, Ndidi’s profile grew as one of the leading anchormen in the Premier League, as well as the continent.