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Hull Vs Coventry: Lampard makes four changes as Bobby Thomas misses out

Preview of hull vs coventry at the MKM Stadium: Bobby Thomas ruled out, Joel Latibeaudiere returns and Haji Wright starts as Frank Lampard tweaks his side.

Coventry City team news v Hull at the MKM Stadium
Coventry City team news v Hull at the MKM Stadium

For tonight's vs coventry at the MKM Stadium, has shuffled his pack — four changes in all, one forced after picked up a knock at Derby on Good Friday.

Thomas's absence opens the door for to slot back into the centre of defence alongside Liam Kitching. Milan van Ewijk and Jay Dasilva remain the full-backs, with Carl Rushworth starting in goal. Midfield sees the familiar holding duo of Matt Grimes and Frank Onyeka, while Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is again used on the right.

On the left, Ephron Mason-Clark comes in for Romain Esse, who drops to the bench, and Victor Torp replaces Josh Eccles in the number 10 role. Up front makes a straight swap with Ellis Simms to lead the line.

There’s still no sign yet of Brandon Thomas-Asante as he continues to recover from a hamstring problem suffered at Swansea before the international break. is listed among the substitutes as he works his way back from a calf injury; other options on the bench include Ellis Simms, Romain Esse and Jahnoah Markelo.

Projected City XI: Carl Rushworth; Milan van Ewijk, Joel Latibeaudiere, Liam Kitching, Jay Dasilva; Frank Onyeka, Matt Grimes; Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Victor Torp, Ephron Mason-Clark; Haji Wright.

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