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Frank Lampard sends message to Coventry City strikers as Taiwo Awoniyi emerges in lead role

Coventry City have three options up front but Taiwo Awoniyi is the man in possession of the shirt…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:25 AM
Frank Lampard sends message to Coventry City strikers as Taiwo Awoniyi emerges in lead role
Key Things to Know
  • Frank Lampard urged his Coventry City strikers to keep pushing each other as Taiwo Awoniyi earns regular starts.
  • Awoniyi has made five Premier League starts following his summer move from Nottingham Forest.
  • Lampard stated that modern Premier League squads need three center forwards to manage physical demands and injury risks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard emphasized the importance of competition among his strikers after Taiwo Awoniyi emerged as a primary attacking option. Awoniyi, who joined from Nottingham Forest in the summer, has started five Premier League games, including the last two. Lampard praised his recent display against Sunderland but made clear that rotation and mutual competition remain essential across the squad.

Lampard highlighted the need for three active center forwards to handle the demands of the Premier League and guard against injuries. He urged £20.9 million summer arrival Sidiki Cherif and Ellis Simms to continuously push Awoniyi and each other for starting positions.

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