EPL: ‘He’s back, doing pretty well’ – Frank Lampard on Super Eagles star

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has revealed that Nigerian international Taiwo Awoniyi is fit and available for selection ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur. The forward was previously suspended for two matches due to a violent conduct red card, which he received after striking Brighton defender Maxim De Cuyper with an elbow during an aerial challenge in a match on September 13.

Lampard faces a difficult selection decision for the Tottenham game, weighing the option of reinstating Awoniyi in the starting lineup against maintaining faith in Sidiki Cherif, who had an impressive show against Newcastle United the previous weekend. Speaking to the media, Lampard emphasized the importance of having all-round strikers who can contribute defensively and in attack, stating, “You need, with the rigors of this league, to push each other, back each other and be there.

There's nothing better. Taiwo has missed his three games; he’s back in. We bought him for a reason. I think he was doing pretty well before the red card and missing the games.”

Since Awoniyi's return, Coventry City have turned their fortunes around, securing two wins in their last two Premier League matches following four consecutive losses.