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coventry city A deal has now been agreed to sign an African Cup of Nations star for Frank Lampard ahead of Monday’s deadline, according to reports.
Lampard: Coventry ‘have to believe’ after setback
It’s been a difficult month for Coventry City. The Sky Blues have faded from their runaway leadership position championship Level on points with Middlesbrough after another setback against QPR on Saturday afternoon.
This will be a very familiar feeling for fans watching the game, who have seen their teams come so close before the final hurdle many times in the past.
This time, however, Lampard urged his side to have some confidence after another frustrating afternoon. He told reporters after Saturday’s defeat: “It’s inevitable because confidence in football is important.
“Up until mid-December we were a very confident team, winning games, and it (the defeat) affected everyone, whether people wanted to admit it or not.
“But I know this team, I know what they’ve shown this season. I’m the first one to say (the lead) could be gone in three games in a week, and it took a month.
“So it’s clear now. It’s right in front of the players. We have two home games left and the only way to overcome that lack of confidence – if there is one – is to work hard and try to get rid of it.
“We absolutely have to believe in ourselves now and believe that the challenges we face are the games ahead of us and that we have the potential to do something really special.”
That belief can still be realized through the transfer window. The Sky Blues have already signed such a player Roman Esser According to reports, a signing for a Premier League midfielder has now been agreed.
Coventry agree to sign Onyeka
According to Fabrizio Romano, Coventry have now agreed to sign Frank Onyeka From Brentford. The midfielder will join on loan for the remainder of the season, with the move likely to become permanent in the summer.
The Nigerian recently represented his country at the African Cup of Nations and is now on his way to the tournament where he hopes to lead Coventry into the Premier League.
While Onyeka has dropped down the pecking order in west London, he has still made six Premier League appearances this season and has the quality the Sky Blues need to reverse their current dip in form.
There’s no reason why the 28-year-old Nigerian can’t become an important part of Lampard’s potential top-flight side should Coventry win promotion this season.
