Haji Wright, 28, was included in the USA's World Cup squad after impressing in Coventry's promotion-winning campaign last season. He scored 17 goals in the Championship title-winning campaign, making it the best season of his Coventry career. Wright has found the net 49 times in all competitions since joining from Turkish club Antalyaspor three years ago, becoming the Sky Blues' record signing at the time. His injury is a significant blow for Coventry, who will be without one of their main goal-scorers.
Coventry have been active in the transfer market, signing two strikers this week, including Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest and Sidiki Cherif from Fenerbahce. The Sky Blues have broken their transfer record four times this window, with Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi their most expensive new signing from Danish side Nordsjaelland. Lampard hasn't ruled out further signings before the deadline on August 31.
Coventry's main goal for the 2026/27 season will be to preserve their Premier League status. They have been tipped to stay up by talkSPORT Breakfast presenter Jeff Stelling and Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony. Wright's absence could be a challenge for the team, but Lampard is confident in the squad's ability to adapt and perform without their star striker.