Coventry City will be brimming with confidence after crushing Oxford United 6-2 the previous Saturday.
Against Des Buckingham’s team, a number of Sky Blues players came out to bat, with Callum O’Hare and Kasey Palmer standing out as especially dynamic.
They both succeeded in finding the scoreboard, and between now and the end of the season, they might have a significant impact on Mark Robins’ team.
Several of their recent summer additions may also be major contributors, as Doug King has no problem repurchasing the funds earned from the sales of Viktor Gyokeres and Gus Hamer.
| Coventry City – 2023/24 Signings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Player Name | Signed From | Loan/Permanent |
| Haji Wright | Antalyaspor | Permanent |
| Ellis Simms | Everton | Permanent |
| Liam Kitching | Barnsley | Permanent |
| Milan van Ewijk | Heerenveen | Permanent |
| Bobby Thomas | Burnley | Permanent |
| Tatsuhiro Sakamoto | KV Oostende | Permanent |
| Brad Collins | Barnsley | Permanent |
| Jay Dasilva | Bristol City | Permanent |
| Joel Latibeaudiere | Swansea City | Permanent |
| Yasin Ayari | Brighton | Loan |
| Luis Binks | Bologna | Loan |
More players could arrive in January to enhance the Sky Blues’ squad.
And we have a lineup that Robins could be happy with when the January transfer window closes.
Collins has overtaken last season’s clean sheet king Ben Wilson in the pecking order.
Although the latter was a key part of the Sky Blues’ success last term, Collins deserves to retain his spot.
LB: Jake Bidwell
He keeps Jay Dasilva out of the first 11.
CB: Liam Kitching
Kitching is a great option to have at this level and has proved to be a shrewd summer addition from Barnsley.
He must start when fit.
CB: Bobby Thomas
Thomas has also played for the Tykes before – but now represents the Sky Blues.
RB: Milan van Ewijk
At the moment, van Ewijk has to be the man who starts at right-back.
Joining in the summer, he has become an important player.
CDM: Marc Leonard
Leonard is the only player in this lineup who isn’t already at the club.
Currently on loan at Northampton Town, the Brighton man may be difficult to sign, but he has been linked with a move to the CBS Arena.
Providing the odd assist and proving to be a very useful player to have in the middle of the park, as someone who can play in an attacking or defensive role, he could prove to be a good addition if he joins.
CDM: Ben Sheaf
Sheaf has proved to be an excellent addition, impressing throughout his time at the club.
He needs to start in the middle of the park, perhaps ahead of Josh Eccles who has been reasonably decent this term.
LW: Haji Wright
United States international Wright has registered eight goals and five assists in the league this term and with this in mind, he needs to be one of the first names on the teamsheet.
CAM: Callum O’Hare
Since his return, O’Hare has been a serious threat, and he performed well against Oxford the other weekend.
He should start in the first eleven, even ahead of Kasey Palmer, who impressed against the U’s and scored a fantastic goal, if he’s healthy, in condition, and available.
RW: Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
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