Coventry Metropolis might desperately use Haji Wright’s companies underneath new supervisor Frank Lampard, however sadly the wait will proceed.
Wright will miss the Sky Blues’ EFL Championship journey to Millwall on Saturday, Lampard confirmed to reporters Friday. The U.S. males’s nationwide group ahead has been sidelined since struggling an ankle damage on November 9 in opposition to Sunderland.
Wright, 27, has scored seven objectives in 17 league appearances for Coventry Metropolis this season. Nevertheless, regardless of his finest efforts, the Sky Blues parted methods with former supervisor Mark Robins earlier this fall earlier than hiring Lampard to take over.
Lampard, who has beforehand labored with fellow USMNT gamers Christian Pulisic and Duane Holmes, may have a brand new alternative to work with Wright later this winter. The previous England worldwide admitted Wright is making progress in his damage rehabilitation, however can’t put a timeline on when he’ll return.
“He’s progressing fairly nicely. I haven’t actually acquired a timeframe for you on the minute,” Lampard mentioned in his prematch press convention. “It’s one of many disappointments of coming in, not having him prepared proper now but it surely’s a busy interval and we’re hoping he’s again quickly.”
Coventry Metropolis face Millwall on Saturday earlier than 5 extra matches this month.