Coventry City face Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night looking to extend a two-game Premier League winning run. The Sky Blues travel to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the 8pm kick-off sitting 14th in the standings with six points from six matches, having scored 8 goals and conceded 12.
Frank Lampard addressed the media on Monday, confirming Kaine Kesler-Hayden has returned to training and is available. Josh Eccles is not yet ready as he recovers from ankle and calf issues, with Lampard hoping for his return in two to three weeks. Luke Woolfenden is expected to be sidelined longer. The latest updates on the injuries list remain key for the squad depth.
The manager described recent victories over Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United as an improvement, with the team's recent form showing a positive trend. "No performance is absolutely complete and I believe there is more to come from the team," Lampard said. He praised Tatsuhiro Sakamoto's display in the 4-1 win over Newcastle and spoke positively about working with young players Sidiki Cherif and Stephen Mfuni. The comprehensive 4-1 home victory saw goals from Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni.
Lampard acknowledged Tottenham's quality but said his team must focus on their own progress. "We worry about ourselves and our own progress rather than comparing to Spurs," he stated. He emphasised the need to build on their recent performances, where they have averaged 2.5 goals per game over the last two matches, a key area of their recent stats.
Supporters travelling to London are advised that rail replacement buses will run between Hertford East and Broxbourne due to engineering works. The Victoria line offers frequent services, with Tottenham Hale recommended as a shorter walk than Seven Sisters. Bruce Grove and Silver Street stations will be closed for two hours after the final whistle.
Coventry's next fixtures include this Premier League away match against Tottenham on 19 October, a key test in their schedule. Lampard concluded by stressing the importance of self-belief against a top side, pointing to the team's recent goal output as a foundation to build upon.
