Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Frank Lampard explains how players are making his job easier by picking themselves this season
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has clarified Tatsuhiro Sakamoto's role this season, praising the Japanese winger's work rate, character, and hunger in training. Despite stiff competition for wide positions in the Premier League, Lampard reiterated his strong trust in the 29-year-old following an impactful substitute performance against Newcastle United.
Sakamoto played 29 minutes against Newcastle and helped set up a goal for Ellis Simms after previously facing limited game time and criticism against Hull. Lampard acknowledged the difficulty of leaving established players out of the squad, but stated that team selections are ultimately driven by individual performances and merit.
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