Frank Lampard prepares Coventry squad for Premier League match against Brighton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:41 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Coventry manager Frank Lampard is preparing his team for Sunday's Premier League fixture against Brighton at the CBS Arena. Kick-off for the match is scheduled for 14:00 BST. Lampard noted that players Josh Eccles, Kaine Kesler, and Luke Woolfenden are expected to return to training by next month's international break. New arrival Yann Gboho has spent the past week training with the squad, and defender Stephen Mfuni is available for selection after being ineligible for the previous match against Manchester City. Lampard acknowledged that while the season's start has been difficult following games against Arsenal and Manchester City, the squad's mentality remains positive heading into the upcoming challenge.
- •Coventry hosts Brighton at CBS Arena on Sunday at 14:00 BST.
- •Josh Eccles, Kaine Kesler, and Luke Woolfenden are targeting a return to training by next month.
- •Yann Gboho has trained with the squad for one week.
- •Stephen Mfuni is available to play after missing the Manchester City match.
- •Frank Lampard describes the upcoming Brighton match as a significant challenge.
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Lampard on Gboho, a 'tough start' and Brighton
"Coventry boss Frank Lampard has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Brighton at CBS Arena (kick-off 14:00 BST). Josh Eccles, Kaine Kesler and Luke Woolfenden are expected back in training by the international break next month, while late addition Yann Gboho, has been "training and adapting" to the squad for the past week. Loanee Stephen Mfuni was ineligible to face parent club Manchester City at the weekend, but Lampard says the versatile defender is fitting in "very well on and off the pitch" and is ready to play.
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