Leicester City maintained their solid start under Ruud van Nistelrooy with a spirited 2-2 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium.
The Foxes battled back from two goals down to salvage a point in stoppage time, showcasing determination and resilience in front of their home crowd.
Jamie Vardy was instrumental in the comeback, delivering a standout performance as he both scored and provided an assist for Bobby De Cordova-Reid.
Meanwhile, Boubakary Soumare continued his fine form in midfield, further cementing his importance to the team.
Leicester’s four points from their opening two games under van Nistelrooy have lifted them five points clear of the relegation zone, providing a platform to build on ahead of a challenging run of fixtures.
Next weekend, City travel to face Newcastle United, but their preparations have been marred by an injury concern to Wilfred Ndidi and a suspension for Soumare, leaving the midfield options worryingly thin.
Ruud van Nistelrooy issues Wilfred Ndidi injury update
Wilfred Ndidi, a key figure since his £15m move in 2017, has shown signs of returning to his best form this season in the number six role, forming a strong partnership with Soumare in recent weeks.
That combination was evident again against Brighton, but the Nigerian was forced off shortly after the break with a hamstring issue.
“Wilf, when he comes off you know there’s a problem,” van Nistelrooy admitted, via Leicestershire Live.
“I hope it’s minor. He felt a slight strain in the hamstring. Hopefully, it’s not too much. We’ll see how quick we can get him back.”
Leicester now face an anxious wait to determine the extent of Ndidi’s injury.
Boubakary Soumare suspended for Newcastle clash
Adding to Leicester’s woes, Soumare will miss the trip to Newcastle after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season, triggering a one-match suspension.
With Winks still sidelined, van Nistelrooy may have to turn to a makeshift midfield pairing of Hamza Choudhury and Oliver Skipp.
The Foxes face a crucial few days to regroup, with solutions needed to tackle a tough test at St James’ Park.
