Coventry City Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Stephen Mfuni - Makes first start Mfuni recorded 90 minutes of play in the Premier League round-five win over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Mfuni moved into the main lineup for the first time since joining Coventry City on loan from Manchester City, and he helped the squad to a clean sheet against Forest. His inclusion was a welcome surprise for a club that could need his service for an extended period in the absence of Aurele Amenda (calf). In that case, Mfuni could be quite reliable for defensive output, although his side may not have the best clean sheet chances in every fixture.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Grimes - Sees drop in set-piece numbers Grimes has been a consistent midfield option during the 2026/27 season, recording four shots, 17 crosses and two chances created over five starts.

Impact Grimes is an ever-present member of his side's midfield, but he has yet to score or assist, and has lost corner and free kick duties to Jack Rudoni in the last couple of games. The 31-year-old will continue to provide experience and ground duel strength in a central position, though he may not be very reliable for offensive contributions in upcoming action if he continues to focus on tackling and ball distribution.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Strong defensive presence Pinnock moved to a starting role for the last three EPL games, tallying 28 clearances, four interceptions and three tackles over that period.

Impact Pinnock has emerged as an active contributor within his team's back three alongside Bobby Thomas and Stephen Mfuni, boosting his average to 7.5 clearances per game, which is the highest figure on the squad. He also helped Coventry to their first clean sheet of the season in a visit to Nottingham Forest. If he extends his solid run of form, he'll likely remain a solid source of defensive stats throughout the year.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Losing momentum Tchaouna played 213 minutes over the opening five EPL weeks, falling to a substitute role in each of the last three.

Impact Tchaouna has slowed down in terms of playing time and remains without a goal or assist across all competitions over the initial stretch of the season. Despite taking at least one shot in each of his four Premier League appearances and delivering a few set pieces in that period, the forward has made a limited impact and is now sharing time on the field with Ephron Mason-Clark.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Gboho - Yet to make EPL debut Gboho remains without an appearance in Premier League action, featuring only in an EFL Cup clash in the early stages of his stint with Coventry.

Impact Gboho was in good form with Ligue 1 side Toulouse over the first couple of weeks of the season before making a move to Coventry. He's still working on adapting to his new club's system, as he was only called up to a a bench role for the first time in league play on Sept. 19. Other than that, he took two shots and created one chance over 90 minutes in his lone cup performance. He's likely to compete with Jack Rudoni and Jay Dasilva on the left flank later in the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Yirenkyi - Quiet in midfield role Yirenkyi has recorded one shot, three chances created, five clearances and two interceptions over five appearances (three starts) at the beginning of the 2026/27 EPL season.

Impact Yirenkyi offers some versatility and playmaking value to his squad, though that hasn't led to any direct contributions in league play this campaign, with his lone assist coming in a cup matchup on Aug. 25. Despite playing mostly in central zones, he more recently moved to the right flank, still racking up only a few passes and one scoring chance created over an 89-minute outing against Nottingham.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Thomas-Asante - Moves up in rotation Thomas-Asante played 90 minutes in Coventry's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest following a string of three substitute appearances.

Impact Thomas-Asante was in and out of the starting lineup as a winger over the initial stages of the campaign, but he found a greater role in the middle of the front line in the absence of both Taiwo Awoniyi (suspension) and Haji Wright (quadriceps). The Ghanaian international was also called up for AFCON qualifying action. He's not highly reliable given his current lack of decisive contributions, but his tally of five shots (three on target) over the last two league games is a good sign in terms of offensive upside.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavo Hamer - Limited action in opening stretch Hamer has recorded 32 minutes of play as a substitute over the initial five Premier League contests of the season.

Impact Hamer rejoined Coventry from Sheffield United in August but he was ultimately relegated to a second-unit role, featuring mainly in EFL Cup matches. While he offers attacking skills to the newly promoted side, he remains in contention with Jack Rudoni and Loum Tchaouna for offensive midfield spots, having stayed on the bench in each of the last two league matches.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto - Stuck on bench Sakamoto has been an unused substitute in four of his team's first five league games of the 2026/27 season.

Impact Sakamoto has lacked opportunities to replicate his previous season impact when he helped the squad to a promotion campaign with seven goals and three assists over 35 appearances in the English Championship. However, he has seen his role significantly reduced at the Premier League level, falling behind Loum Tchaouna, Jack Rudoni and Gustavo Hamer in both depth chart and set-piece tasks. The Japanese has at least seen action in the EFL Cup, but he has yet to open his scoring or assisting counts.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Aurele Amenda - Could miss up to three months Amenda is expected to miss a minimum of two months with a significant calf tear and could be sidelined for up to three, coach Frank Lampard said after Saturday's 1-0 win at Notting...

Impact Amenda's significant calf tear leaves Coventry without one of their most important defenders for a lengthy spell, with Frank Lampard stating the absence could stretch beyond two months. In his absence, Lampard kept a back three for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest and brought in Stephen Mfuni on the right as the side kept their first clean sheet, meaning the Manchester City loanee should hold that role unless Coventry switch formation.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Van Ewijk - Hopeful to return after break Van Ewijk (hamstring) missed Saturday's 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, and coach Frank Lampard hopes to have the right-back available after the international break, per Coventry Liv...

Impact Van Ewijk sat out Saturday's win at Nottingham Forest with a small hamstring issue, his first absence of the season, and Caleb Yirenkyi filled the right wing-back role in his place. Coach Frank Lampard's comments point to a short layoff, and the international break gives the right-back additional time to recover. Yirenkyi could continue on the right until Van Ewijk is cleared

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Rudoni - Strong in service Rudoni registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Rudoni didn't get an assist, but he was largely accurate with his crosses in the 1-0 win. The midfielder could be among the assists against Newcastle United, a side that has allowed nine goals in EPL play this season, if he maintains this level of efficiency.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jay DaSilva - Nets game's only goal Dasilva scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Dasilva was the only scorer in Saturday's match, delivering what would end up being the winning moment for Coventry City shortly after halftime. The defender is likely to be more occupied in his own third of the field in the next match against Newcastle United, a side with nine goals scored in five Premier League matches so far.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Rushworth - Keeps a clean sheet Rushworth registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Rushworth made two saves in Coventry City's first win of the 2026-27 EPL season, keeping a clean sheet in the process. He's got a tough task up next after the international break against Newcastle United, a side with nine goals in five EPL matches.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Dasilva, Bobby Thomas reflect on Coventry City's away win | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Coventry City beat Nottingham Forest after VAR calls back Forest goal | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Nottingham Forest v. Coventry City | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 9/19/2026

SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Coventry's first Premier League goal in 25 years🤯😤

SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Jay Dasilva scores Coventry City's first PL goal in 25 years | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Jay DaSilva - Scores Coventry's first goal of season Dasilva scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact The left wing-back won the back of the opposing defense and took advantage of his chance, slotting a perfect finish past Matz Sels. This was Coventry's first goal of the current campaign, but don't expect Dasilva to be a reliable scoring weapon. He should remain a two-way contributor but will have more upside due to his peripheral stats.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Aurele Amenda - Facing lengthy spell with calf tear Amenda underwent a scan that confirmed a significant calf tear and will be sidelined for a considerable length of time, Andy Turner of Coventry Live reports.

Impact Amenda suffered the calf injury early against Aston Villa on Wednesday and was unable to continue after going down holding his right calf. His regular role since joining Coventry from Eintracht Frankfurt has made the injury more consequential for coach Frank Lampard, who could need to adjust his defensive setup depending on the available options. Bobby Thomas and Ethan Pinnock offer a potential pairing in a back four, while Joel Latibeaudiere or Stephen Mfuni could cover if the existing system remains in place. With no specific return timeline provided, Amenda's progression will need to be monitored before his availability can be reassessed.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Van Ewijk - Out Saturday with hamstring issue Van Ewijk is out of Saturday's match at Nottingham Forest with a small hamstring issue, according to the club.

Impact Van Ewijk drops out of a Coventry side already missing several defenders. coach Frank Lampard has framed the hamstring problem as a minor one and the expectation is that the break gives him enough time to recover, which would put him back in contention for the resumption. The Dutchman has been a regular in the wing-back role this season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ellis Reco Simms - Plays 32 minutes off bench Simms (undisclosed) played 32 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 3-1 EFL Cup loss to Aston Villa, confirming he is back available for the Sky Blues.

Impact Simms had been unavailable for the recent match against Brighton for an unspecified reason, and this appearance now confirms he has returned to action. He has primarily served as a reserve option behind Taiwo Awoniyi this season, and could see increased playing time in the coming games due to Awoniyi's three match ban.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Aurele Amenda - Set to undergo scan Amenda will undergo a scan to determine the severity of his calf injury and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest, according to coach Frank Lampard, per Andy...

Impact Amenda went down holding his calf in the ninth minute of Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Aston Villa and needed help from the club physio and an opposing player to leave the pitch, unable to walk unaided. Bobby Thomas and Ethan Pinnock figure to form the central defensive pairing in a back four if Amenda's absence forces a system change, or Joel Latibeaudiere could step in directly if Coventry maintains its back three, with the Switzerland international's absence a meaningful blow given his regular role since arriving over the summer.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Torp - Scores from free kick in EFL Cup Torp scored a goal while tallying five shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's EFL Cup loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Torp stood out for a well-taken free kick for his second goal of the season across all competitions. The midfielder delivered a notable attacking contribution in a 90-minute performance. However, such involvement contrasts with his low activity in league play so far. If he continues to earn chances in advanced areas, he could offer some fantasy value as a solid alternative to Matt Grimes, Caleb Yirenkyi and Frank Onyeka in central midfield.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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