Coventry City Team News - Soccer

Frank Onyeka - Minimal fantasy impact Onyeka has recorded six interceptions, five tackles and three clearances in five league appearances (four starts) this season.

Impact Onyeka has a defensive-minded role in Coventry's midfield, which explains why he's rarely involved in the attacking third. As a result of his limited contributions, he's pretty much a non-factor in most fantasy formats.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Eccles - Return remains weeks away Eccles (ankle) remains sidelined for Monday's Premier League clash against Tottenham, with a return to training targeted in two to three weeks, according to coach Frank Lampard.

Impact Eccles continues to recover from the ankle injury that has kept him unavailable in recent weeks. The midfielder also recently welcomed a baby but is still working toward regaining full fitness, with his return to team training now expected in early November. He will miss another Premier League fixture against Tottenham and could require additional time before becoming available for selection. Eccles is expected to provide midfield depth rather than immediately challenge for a regular starting role once fully fit.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaine Kesler - Back in contention against Tottenham Kesler-Hayden (hamstring) is available for Monday's Premier League clash against Tottenham after returning to team training, according to coach Frank Lampard. "He's come back sharp...

Impact Kesler-Hayden has yet to make an appearance this season after being sidelined by a hamstring injury since the start of the campaign. The defender recently resumed training but was left out of Monday's squad against Newcastle United as he continued rebuilding his fitness. His availability against Tottenham provides Coventry with additional defensive depth, although he could initially be limited to a substitute role after his extended absence.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Thomas - 16 clearances in win Thomas registered one tackle (one won), 16 clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 4-1 win versus Newcastle United.

Impact Thomas recorded a season-high 16 clearances Monday as he helped his side earn a dominant win over Newcastle. He also won one tackle, intercepted two passes and blocked three shots in his excellent performance on the defensive end. He completed the full 90 minutes for the fifth time through six matches this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jay DaSilva - Assists in Monday's win Dasilva assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 4-1 win against Newcastle United.

Impact Dasilva recorded another goal contribution Monday as he assisted Stephen Mfuni's goal in the 86th minute to clinch the dominant win. He now has one goal and one assist across his last two appearances. He also recorded an accurate cross and a chance created in his fourth consecutive match, a solid run for the defender.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Thomas-Asante - Assists Monday Thomas-Asante assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 4-1 victory versus Newcastle United.

Impact Thomas-Asante recorded his first goal contribution of the season Monday as he assisted Ellis Simms' goal in the 81st minute. It was the only chance he created in the match and he also took one off-target shot. He completed the full 90 minutes in his second straight match as he's earned the favor of the manager.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carl Rushworth - Concedes once Monday Rushworth had four saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 4-1 victory against Newcastle United.

Impact Rushworth conceded one goal Monday, an outside the box shot in the 70th minute by Sven Botman. He has now conceded one or zero goals in four of his last five starts, a solid run of form for his first Premier League campaign. Next up is a trip to Tottenham on Monday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

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6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Stephen Mfuni - Finds back of net Monday Mfuni scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Monday's 4-1 win versus Newcastle United.

Impact Mfuni closed out the scoring for the Sky Blues with a beautiful goal, as he took on a few defenders on the left side of the box and generated enough space to unleash a rocket that left Lukas Hornacek helpless. This was the first goal and second appearance in league play for the Manchester City loanee. He had previously played the full 90 in the 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sept. 19 before the break.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ellis Reco Simms - Scores coming off bench Monday Simms scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 4-1 victory against Newcastle United.

Impact Simms found the back of the net in the 81st minute after latching onto a loose ball inside the box after Newcastle lost the ball near their own box. Simms, making his 150th appearance for the Sky Blues, took advantage of the situation and drilled an unstoppable shot past Lukas Hornicek. This was his first goal of the 2026/27 campaign, but he hasn't started a game since the season-opening loss to Arsenal. It wouldn't be surprising if Simms remains on a bench role now that Taiwo Awoniyi is set to return from his three-game suspension.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jack Rudoni - Breaks deadlock vs. Newcastle Rudoni scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 4-1 victory versus Newcastle United.

Impact Rudoni scored Coventry's first goal with a penalty in the opening minutes of the first half. The playmaker didn't do much outside of the goal, and this was his first strike of the season. He's started in each of the Sky Blues' last five matches, tallying one goal, six shots (three on target), nine chances created and 16 crosses (eight accurate) over that stretch.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sidiki Cherif - Scores in win over Newcastle Cherif scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Monday's 4-1 victory over Newcastle United.

Impact Cherif found the back of the net in the early stages of the second half with a rocket from the edge of the box that went into an impossible angle for Lukas Hornicek. This was Cherif's first goal and first start of the season, though it remains to be seen whether he'll stay in the XI moving forward now that Taiwo Awoniyi is no longer suspended.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taiwo Awoniyi - Available after suspension Awoniyi is eligible to play in Premier League matches again now that his suspension is over.

Impact Awoniyi was sent off against Brighton on Sept. 13 and missed three matches, but now he's available to return. With Coventry winning back-to-back games, however, it's unclear if he'll return to the starting lineup right away. Sidiki Cherif and Ellis Simms both scored in Monday's 4-1 win over Newcastle United. As for Awoniyi, he has no goals and six shots (two on target) in four league appearances (three starts).

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kaine Kesler - Doesn't make squad Monday Kesler-Hayden (hamstring) isn't in the squad for Monday's match against Newcastle United.

Impact Kesler-Hayden resumed training earlier this week, according to manager Frank Lampard, but he isn't in the squad. His next chance to play will come against Tottenham on Monday, Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Latibeaudiere - Available off bench Monday Latibeaudiere (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's game against Newcastle United.

Impact Latibeaudiere suffered an injury with Jamaica during the international break, but the defender has recovered in time to be an option here. Latibeaudiere isn't a regular in the Sky Blues' lineup, so while his return adds depth to the squad, it doesn't carry a ton of fantasy appeal.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Van Ewijk - Starting vs. Newcastle van Ewijk (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Monday's match against Coventry City.

Impact Van Ewijk was deemed on track to play against the Magpies, and the defender is fit enough to make the starting lineup altogether. The defender missed the win over Nottingham Forest just before the international break, but he has quickly regained his place in the XI. Through five starts, van Ewijk has 13 clearances, six tackles and five interceptions this season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Woolfenden - Still weeks away from return Woolfenden (knee) remains sidelined and is expected to need more time before returning to action, according to coach Frank Lampard. "Haji and Woolfy will be a bit longer but they'r...

Impact Woolfenden continues his recovery from a knee injury that has kept him sidelined since preseason, with his return now taking longer than initially anticipated. The defender is set to miss Monday's clash against Newcastle, and manager Frank Lampard has yet to provide a clear timeline for his comeback. Woolfenden has not featured in the Premier League this season and is expected to provide defensive depth rather than immediately challenge for a starting role once fully fit.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Van Ewijk - On track for Newcastle clash Van Ewijk (hamstring) has returned to team training and could be available for Monday's clash against Newcastle United, according to coach Frank Lampard. "Milan is back training, t...

Impact Van Ewijk is closing in on a return after missing Coventry's win over Nottingham Forest with a hamstring injury. The right-back has resumed training with the squad, though his availability against Newcastle will depend on how he responds over the next few days. Van Ewijk had started every Premier League match before his injury, with Caleb Yirenkyi stepping into the right wing-back role against Forest. The Dutchman could reclaim his starting spot if declared fully fit.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Aurele Amenda - Facing lengthy recovery Amenda (calf) remains sidelined with a significant calf injury that could keep him out for up to three months, according to coach Frank Lampard. "Aurele is working away. It's a sor...

Impact Amenda continues his rehabilitation from a significant calf tear, with Lampard maintaining the initial recovery estimate of two to three months. Stephen Mfuni replaced him on the right side of Coventry's back three against Nottingham Forest and helped the team secure a clean sheet. Mfuni could continue in that role while Amenda works toward his return.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Haji Wright - Out until at least November Wright (quadriceps) is not expected to return before November at the earliest as he continues recovering from a serious injury, according to coach Frank Lampard. "Haji and Woolfy w...

Impact Wright remains some distance from returning after suffering a serious quadriceps injury that has kept him sidelined since preseason. Manager Frank Lampard's latest update confirms that the striker will miss Monday's clash against Newcastle United and several more fixtures, with even a November return remaining uncertain. Taiwo Awoniyi, Sidiki Cherif and Ellis Simms will continue competing for opportunities up front during his absence. Given the severity of the injury, Coventry are unlikely to rush Wright back into action.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Eccles - Still several weeks away Eccles (undisclosed) remains sidelined and could need several more weeks before returning to action, according to coach Frank Lampard. "Josh isn't back yet, and he's had a baby rec...

Impact Eccles remains unavailable despite initially being expected to return after the international break. The midfielder is now set to miss Monday's clash against Newcastle, with Lampard suggesting his recovery could extend several more weeks. His absence is unlikely to significantly affect Coventry's starting lineup, as Eccles is expected to occupy a secondary role once he returns to full fitness.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kaine Kesler - Could return against Newcastle Kesler-Hayden (hamstring) has returned to team training following an extended injury absence, according to coach Frank Lampard. "Kaine is back training with us, which is good. He's...

Impact Kesler-Hayden has taken an important step toward his return after missing the opening stages of the season with a hamstring injury. The defender has yet to make a Premier League appearance this campaign, and his availability for Monday's clash against Newcastle remains uncertain following his lengthy absence. Even once fully fit, Kesler-Hayden is expected to provide additional defensive depth rather than immediately challenge for a regular starting role.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Latibeaudiere - Forced off late with apparent injury Latibeaudiere (undisclosed) was forced off in the 84th minute of Friday's 2-0 win over El Salvador due to an apparent injury, according to CONCACAF.

Impact Latibeaudiere had played his first Premier League minute against Nottingham Forest right before the international break, and will resume a depth role for Coventry City once fully back to speed under coach Frank Lampard. He has been a regular starter for the club in the Championship over the past three seasons, including 15 starts last campaign, contributing one assist, nine tackles, 11 interceptions and 79 clearances, and his recovery timeline will be worth monitoring as Coventry's season continues.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sidiki Cherif - Appears once early season Cherif has appeared in one match for 30 minutes so far this campaign.

Impact Cherif was welcomed to Coventry this summer but has struggled for time to begin the season, with only one appearance in five games this campaign. However, he sat out the first few weeks of the season due to fitness levels, building up to be ready for the speed of Premier League play, hurting his availability to play. He does see some potential at forward, but will have to show his levels before a great deal of time comes his way, likely remaining a rotational pick at best until he sees a further breakout.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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