Frank Lampard Reveals Major Lineup Changes for Coventry City’s Clash with Oxford
Frank Lampard has announced significant lineup changes ahead of Coventry City’s upcoming match against Oxford United. The game is set to take place at the CBS Arena, where several adjustments have been made to the starting eleven.
Key Player Changes for Coventry City
In total, Lampard has made five changes to the team. Notably, Luke Woolfenden and Joel Latibeaudiere will replace Bobby Thomas and Liam Kitching in the back four.
Injury and Fitness Updates
- Ephron Mason-Clark, who was unable to complete a fitness test on Friday, will miss the match.
- Romain Esse has been chosen to take Mason-Clark’s position on the left wing.
Returning and New Faces
Victor Torp is back in the starting lineup, with Jack Rudoni rested and placed among the substitutes. Haji Wright will start as the forward, replacing Ellis Simms, who is currently the only recognized backup striker available. Simms is serving a suspension, while Frank Onyeka, a recent addition to the squad, will be on the bench as an option.
Starting Lineup Against Oxford United
Coventry City’s starting lineup is as follows:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Carl Rushworth |
| Right Back | Milan van Ewijk |
| Center Back | Luke Woolfenden |
| Center Back | Joel Latibeaudiere |
| Left Back | Jay Dasilva |
| Midfield | Matt Grimes |
| Midfield | Victor Torp |
| Right Wing | Tatsuhiro Sakamoto |
| Attacking Midfield | Josh Eccles |
| Left Wing | Romain Esse |
| Forward | Haji Wright |
Substitutes List
The bench for the match includes:
- Ben Wilson (GK)
- Jake Bidwell
- Kaine Kesler-Hayden
- Bobby Thomas
- Liam Kitching
- Min-Hyeok Yang
- Ellis Simms
- Frank Onyeka
- Jack Rudoni
With these strategic changes, Coventry City aims to strengthen their performance against Oxford United. Fans are eagerly anticipating the match as Lampard’s choices could significantly impact the game’s outcome.
