Lampard Offers Fresh Start to Fringe Players in Coventry City Pre-Season
Frank Lampard, now managing Coventry City, has urged squad players to seize a real opportunity during pre-season in Portugal.
Frank Lampard, now managing Coventry City, has urged squad players to seize a real opportunity during pre-season in Portugal. Ahead of Saturday’s behind-closed-doors friendly, he emphasised that this is a chance for underused players like Binks, Bassette, Thomas-Asante, and Rodrigues to impress and earn a spot for the upcoming Championship season.
When the Coventry City squad arrived in Portugal for their pre-season training camp, manager Frank Lampard made it clear that this was a fresh start for several fringe players. With the Sky Blues gearing up for the new Championship season, Lampard described this phase as a “real opportunity” for players who didn’t get enough game time last season to prove themselves.
The team’s preparations will lead to their first pre-season match on Saturday, a behind-closed-doors friendly against an unnamed Portuguese side. Lampard emphasised the importance of these matches to evaluate how the squad is implementing training ground tactics and to assess individual performances under match conditions. Among the players hoping to seize the chance are centre-back Luis Binks, forwards Norman Bassette and Brandon Thomas-Asante, and winger Raphael Borges Rodrigues. Lampard noted that the run-in last season made the squad selections quite regular, limiting opportunities for others.
This pre-season gives those on the sidelines a fair shot to fight for a place in the starting lineup. While expectations remain modest this early, Lampard and his staff are keen to observe how their system is shaping up on the pitch. It’s a crucial period that could reshape the depth and dynamics of Coventry’s campaign.
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