Lampard confident Coventry are in strong position after EFL Cup win Coventry City secured a 4-2 victory in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, marking a positive step for Frank Lampard’s side as they prepare for their Premier League clash against fellow promoted side Hull City. The win came after a challenging start to the season, during which Coventry suffered a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in their first top-flight match in 25 years. Lampard emphasized the importance of the EFL Cup performance in assessing his squad’s readiness for the Premier League. The Sky Blues’ midweek victory over Plymouth Argyle was a crucial response to their heavy loss against Arsenal. Coventry took a two-goal lead but faced a scare in the second half before ultimately prevailing. Taiwo Awoniyi, who scored his first goal for the club, played a key role in the win. Lampard highlighted the value of the match in giving opportunities to players not used in the previous weekend’s game, stating, “It’s good to have a look at players that we didn’t start at the weekend and are pushing for places.” He acknowledged the difficulty of the fixture but praised the team’s resilience, noting, “A win is a big deal.” Hull City, meanwhile, began their season with a shock 2-0 victory over Manchester United, a result that marked their first win against the Red Devils in the top flight. The Tigers followed up with a 5-4 penalty shootout win against Stoke City in the EFL Cup, extending their strong start to the campaign. Head coach Sergej Jakirovic expressed satisfaction with the squad’s depth, stating, “I will use this competition to give other players a chance because you never know when we will need them.” Player performances were also a focus.#hull_city #coventry_city #frank_lampard #sergej_jakirovic #taiwow_awoniyi
