'It's a terrible tackle' - Ex-Chelsea star insists Super Eagles star Ndidi should be given red card

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has suggested that Wilfred Ndidi was fortunate not to receive a red card for his tackle on Cole Palmer in Leicester City’s clash against Chelsea

The Super Eagles star was in action when Leicester City lost to Chelsea at the King Power stadium on Saturday.

Nicolas Jackson's smart finish after 15 minutes opened the scoring for the Blues before Enzo Fernandes doubled the lead as Enzo Maresca's return to the Foxes. 

Jordan Ayew netted the hosts' lone goal in the 90th minute with a penalty conversion.

However, the major talking point in the game was Ndidi's tackle on Cole Palmer, who was left in agony after a high tackle. Despite the hard tackle the centre referee awarded the midfielder a yellow card.

But former Blue star Joe Cole argues he was fortunate to stay on the pitch after the hard tackle on the England player of the year.

"That tackle, he could hurt him there. If VAR is ever going to step in for reckless dendagrement of a player. It's a terrible tackle. 

"This is a game Leicester where they were miles off it Leicester and at the height of their frustration. He's lost his rag, he should be sent off.

He nearly scores the equaliser. If he plays a part in getting Leicester back in the game i'd imagine Enzo Maresca will be furious," the former Blues midfielder said on TNT Sports