Frank Lampard has offered updates on the fitness of his Coventry City squad as the new Premier League season approaches.
Jack Rudoni is expected to make his comeback after undergoing surgery on a persistent shoulder problem that troubled him towards the conclusion of the previous campaign.
The attacking midfielder has sat out the entire pre-season schedule but is now prepared to rejoin training, increase his workload and should not be absent for many matches.
Whether he will be prepared for the fixture against Arsenal the following week remains doubtful, though Coventry City manager Frank Lampard expressed optimism. He indicated that Rudoni is progressing nicely after working diligently, that recovering from such a tricky injury requires careful management and that the player is now nearly ready to return, which represents positive news for the club.
Ephron Mason-Clark did not feature in the 2-0 victory against AS Monaco, with Lampard explaining that the winger is dealing with a minor hamstring complaint. He noted that the issue emerged after a match at Leicester and described it as a slight reaction that the medical staff are handling cautiously. The club anticipates he will be able to resume training this week and should be an option the following week.
However, Lampard was considerably more reserved regarding Haji Wright, who has been absent throughout pre-season. He revealed that the forward is suffering from a quad problem that requires further examination, stating that he would provide additional information once they have clearer details.