Frank Lampard delivers verdict on ‘different profile’ after outstanding Coventry City debut

Coventry City match response from CoventryLive: Frank Lampard reviews Frank Onyeka’s performance on his Sky Blues debut.

Frank Lampard couldn’t speak highly enough of deadline-day transfer Frank Onyeka following a “outstanding” Coventry City debut against Middlesbrough.

The 28-year-old was instrumental in Monday night’s thrilling 3-1 victory against automatic promotion rivals Boro, who fell back to second place in the table as the Sky Blues regained top spot. “He did excellent.

He was very evident to the eye, with his pushing, breakups, and ball skills. He reads and moves rapidly. He may eat ground while also playing.

“I believe that bringing in a player of that calibre elevates everyone.

I expected that from him. He has played in the Premier division and for his country, but it is difficult to enter a game of such calibre in this division.

It’s tough, and it simply seemed to be there.” Deployed with Matt Grimes, the two worked well together to create a more solid-looking midfield.

“He looked like that during training. “I didn’t have many whys about him since I knew the player that I thought we brought to the team.

He’s played in the Premier League, and he recently represented his country in the AFCON, and I’m really pleased with him.”

Onyeka, who is on loan from Brentford and must sign permanently if City is promoted, played 75 minutes before being replaced by Victor Torp.

“He was tired and cramping up, so he had to come off, but he’ll get fitter,” he said of the player, who has played few minutes for the Bees this season.

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