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Frank Lampard sent ‘no brainer’ message as big Tottenham Hotspur call looms

Coventry City travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium looking for a third successive Premier League win

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:45 AM
Frank Lampard sent ‘no brainer’ message as big Tottenham Hotspur call looms
Key Things to Know
  • Coventry City fans urged Frank Lampard to start 19-year-old forward Sidiki Cherif against Tottenham Hotspur.
  • Cherif impressed on his full Premier League debut by winning a penalty and scoring against Newcastle United.
  • Striker Taiwo Awoniyi is available for selection again after serving a three-match suspension.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Coventry City supporters have urged manager Frank Lampard to start teenage striker Sidiki Cherif against Tottenham Hotspur following his standout full Premier League debut. Cherif won a penalty and scored in the recent victory over Newcastle United, leaving fans calling his continued selection a "no brainer" over returning options.

Lampard faces a key selection decision ahead of the trip to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as striker Taiwo Awoniyi returns from a three-match suspension. Fellow forward Ellis Simms also staked his claim after scoring off the bench against Newcastle, giving the manager multiple attacking options following consecutive league wins.

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