Prior to Coventry City’s trip to Hull on Friday (7.45 p.m. kickoff), Mark Robins had mixed injury news.
Even though two of his long-term injured players are expected to resume training this week, there are concerns around at least one of the Sky Blues’ regular starts this season, Jay Dasilva, who was one of three players to leave the field against Watford last time out due to injuries.
Although Robins granted his team a week off, they were expected back at Ryton today to get ready for the weekend’s televised game at the MKM Stadium. Coventry is now in 14th place in the table after earning six points from their first five Championship games, while the Tigers have gone undefeated in their last
Dasilva, Jay
Five minutes into the second half against Watford, the left wingback was pulled off the field after a strong challenge and had to leave the CBS Arena with his left foot and ankle in a protective boot. Jake Bidwell, who is a ready-made, trustworthy, and more than capable replacement for him but does not quite give the same offensive thrust as the summer arrival from Bristol City, took his position.
What Robins said: “Just after halftime, Jay was involved in a major tackle and had to leave the field. I’m not yet aware of how severe it is. I have the physiotherapist watching him.
Back date anticipated: Unknown.
Van Ewijk, Milan
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto took over for the spectacular summer signing in the 71st minute against the
Timothy O’Hare
The key midfielder for City has been sidelined since Boxing Day due to a ruptured cruciate knee ligament. However, nine months after his operation, he is moving closer to a comeback.
What Robins said: “I think Callum O’Hare will be dipping in and out of the training sessions leading up to Hull as well, so that will be a process, too, not too long after Jamie, so that will be another process.”
Presently unknown is the anticipated return date.
Tavares, Fabio
The teenage striker has been sidelined since early January due to a ruptured Achilles tendon and is recovering a little slower than O’Hare.
Return date anticipated: Unknown as of this time
