Lampard confirms big Coventry City fitness boost for Man City match – and gives update on summer signing

Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has confirmed Frank Onyeka is available for Saturday’s trip to Manchester City.

The midfielder missed Coventry’s defeat to Hull City but has recovered in time to be considered for the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Lampard also provided an update on Sidiki Cherif, who is still working towards full match fitness following the summer.

The striker’s fitness programme has been carefully managed as he prepares for the demands of Premier League football, with Lampard admitting it may be too soon for him to feature for an extended period against City.

“The issue with Sidi has been getting him match fit because over the summer, I’ve referenced it about players there before, when there’s a possible move happening and you get their work through the summer, and you need to work them to get them match fit, also for what the Premier League is but for the player themselves,” Lampard said.

“So we’re in that process with Sidi.

“We’ll see with tomorrow because we feel he’s in a position where he can make an impact but also to play a big period of a Premier League game.

“It might be early for him, so we’ll see.”