Lampard praises Onyeka after impressive Coventry City debut

Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard has praised Frank Onyeka following his standout debut performance for the club.

Onyeka delivered an impressive display in the Sky Blues’ 3–1 victory over Middlesbrough at the CBS Arena on Monday night, a result that sent Coventry City back to the top of the Championship table.

Lampard was full of admiration for the Nigerian midfielder after the match.

“He was outstanding – the energy, the ball-winning,” the City boss said.

“He did great. He was so visible to the eye — his pressing, his break-up play and his quality on the ball. He reads situations and gets on the move so quickly. He can cover ground and he can play as well.

“When you bring in a player of that level, I think it gives everybody a lift. I expected that from him. He’s played in the Premier League and for his national team, but it’s not easy coming into a game at that level in this league. It’s tough, and he made it look comfortable.”

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Deployed alongside Matt Grimes in midfield, Onyeka helped provide greater solidity and balance in the centre of the park.

“I said before he’s a different profile for us and he completely showed it,” Lampard added.

“He’s looked like that in training.

“I didn’t have too many doubts about him because I know the player we brought to the club. He’s played in the Premier League and for his international team at AFCON recently, and I’m really, really happy with him.”

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