After four games, the Foxes are without a win in the 2024–24 campaign. Wilfred Ndidi, a midfielder for Leicester City, has expressed his dissatisfaction with Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.
At Selhurst Park, Steve Cooper’s team took a commanding two-goal lead shortly after halftime. The Super Eagles midfielder had both of the goals. However, Palace responded right away through Jean-Philippe Mateta, and the Frenchman’s stoppage-time penalty gave the home team a point in south London.
Reacting to the draw, Ndidi said, “It was very disappointing because we know we almost had it, so it was really disappointing. The result does not reflect on the performance.
“But this is the Premier League, and anything can happen at any moment. You could see the fight that Crystal Palace had and what they were trying to do in the game. We actually did brilliantly stay in the game after the first goal they scored.
“It’s just so unlucky because you see the penalty. We did really well.
“We know when you kick the ball behind the defender, Jamie is getting in. His age doesn’t matter; he’s getting the goal. It was a brilliant goal, for me, and it’s just pure Jamie Vardy.
“They expected me to shoot and were coming over (for the second goal). I was in a good position, but Stephy was free, and I just thought he was in a good position also. My performance does not really matter at this moment.
“If we had won, it would have been brilliant, but it’s more about the team now. We needed these points, but there are lots of positives to take to the next one. It’s just about that now.”
Leicester’s next challenge comes against Everton, and Ndidi believes a single victory could transform their season.
“If we just get one win, I know we’re going to fly. There’s so much confidence and positivity with the things we did in the game,” he concluded.
