Haji Wright sidelined with quad injury ahead of Premier League season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Haji Wright, forward for Coventry City, will miss the start of the Premier League season due to a serious quad injury. Wright, who was the team's leading scorer last season with 17 goals, is expected to be out for up to three months. Manager Frank Lampard confirmed Wright will not be available for their opening match against Arsenal on August 21. The injury is a setback for both Wright and the team as they prepare for their debut in the Premier League after winning the Championship. Coventry may rely on new signing Taiwo Awoniyi or Ellis Simms in Wright's absence.
- •Wright scored 17 goals last season for Coventry City.
- •He is expected to be out for up to 12 weeks.
- •Wright will miss the season opener against Arsenal.
- •Coventry City recently earned promotion to the Premier League.
- •Lampard may use new signing Awoniyi or Simms up front.
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT forward Haji Wright suffers injury blow ahead of Premier League season
"The American forward was Coventry City's leading scorer as they won the Championship but will miss the start of the Premier League season.
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