Coventry City
Monday 19 October, 8pmTottenham Hotspur Stadium, LondonSky Sports Premier LeagueAndy Madley
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Key points
- Lampard declined to go deep on De Zerbi’s start, saying he understands both sides of it
- He said Coventry have “overachieved” over 18 months and that he prefers to live in the moment
- He praised Jack Rudoni after Coventry’s 4-1 win over Newcastle
- Kick-off is 8pm on Monday 19 October; Tottenham are 20th on 3 points and Coventry 16th on 6
Where to watch
- Sky Sports Premier LeagueLiveTV8pm–9.55pmSky Sports Premier LeagueStream on Sky Go, NOW
- Sky Sports Main EventTVSky Sports Main EventStream on Sky Go, NOW
- NOWStreamingNOW
What channel is Tottenham v Coventry City on?
Sky Sports Premier League is showing the match live in the UK.
What time is kick-off?
8pm UK time on Monday 19 October.
Can I stream it?
Yes, on Sky Go and NOW.
Predicted line-ups
Our expected starting XIs, based on recent selections and the latest team news. Official line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off and this page updates when they are.
- Rushworth
- van Ewijk
- Mfuni
- Pinnock
- Thomas
- Dasilva
- Thomas-Asante
- Yirenkyi
- Grimes
- Mason-Clark
- Awoniyi
- Kinský
- Udogie
- van de Ven
- van Hecke
- Gray
- Tonali
- Bergvall
- Savinho
- Gallagher
- Kudus
- Solanke
Tottenham4-2-3-1
- 31Antonín Kinský
- 14Archie James Francis Gray
- 6Jan Paul van Hecke
- 37Micky van de Ven
- 13Destiny Udogie
- 15Lucas Bergvall
- 16Sandro Tonali
- 20Mohammed Kudus
- 8Conor Gallagher
- 17Savinho
- 19Dominic Solanke
Coventry City5-4-1
- 19Carl Rushworth
- 27Milan van Ewijk
- 12Stephen Mfuni
- 2Ethan Pinnock
- 4Bobby Thomas
- 3Jay Dasilva
- 23Brandon Thomas-Asante
- 8Caleb Yirenkyi
- 6Matt Grimes
- 10Ephron Mason-Clark
- 14Taiwo Awoniyi
Team news
Tottenham
- Wilson Serge Eric OdobertCruciate ligament tear
- Xavi SimonsCruciate ligament tear
- Mykhaylo MudrykAnkle injury
Coventry City
- Aurèle AmendaCalf injury
- Haji WrightHamstring injury
- Josh EcclesCalf injury
- Luke WoolfendenKnee injury
Frank Lampard previewed Coventry City’s Premier League match at Tottenham, which kicks off at 8pm on Monday 19 October at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Andy Madley is the referee for the Matchweek 7 fixture.
The Coventry manager covered pressure on managers, De Zerbi’s start, Coventry’s progress over the past 18 months and Jack Rudoni’s development. He also talked about the 1987 FA Cup and the history between the clubs. Tottenham are 20th on 3 points and Coventry are 16th on 6.
On De Zerbi’s start
“I’m very keen not to go too deep into it, because I understand both sides of it”
What he said
Asked about De Zerbi’s start, Lampard chose not to go into detail. He said he understood both sides of the argument.
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What he meant
Lampard was keeping his answer short and giving no view on another manager’s situation. That fits with the table, which has Tottenham 20th with 3 points from six games, 9 goals conceded and no wins. He chose not to add to the debate around them.
On pressure on managers
“Everyone has difficulties in this job behind the scenes.”
What he said
Lampard spoke more broadly about the demands of management. He said that every manager faces difficulties away from public view.
What he meant
He framed the pressure as something that affects the whole profession rather than one club. Coventry have their own pressures: 4 defeats in 6 league games and 11 goals conceded, and they sit 16th. The answer shows that Lampard recognises this pressure and is not worried about it.
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On Coventry’s progress
“I think in 18 months we’ve overachieved as a club.”
What he said
Lampard looked back over the past 18 months at Coventry. He said the club has done better than might have been expected.
What he meant
This sets the terms on which he wants Coventry judged. They have 2 wins from 6 games and 6 points, which puts them above Tottenham in the table. By pointing to what the club has already achieved, he keeps the current run in context.
On Jack Rudoni
“Now we look at him the other night and he’s a Premier League player.”
What he said
Lampard praised Rudoni’s development and referred to his recent performance. Coventry’s latest league match was a 4-1 home win over Newcastle on Monday 12 October.
What he meant
The comment shows how highly Lampard rates Rudoni after that win, which came after four defeats in Coventry’s first five league games. He also said Rudoni now has expectations to meet, so he is likely to remain a part of the team that Lampard builds around.
On staying in the moment
“I try not to get too far ahead and think about permutations of results coming up and where this season’s going to end, live in the moment, keep working”
What he said
Lampard said he does not look ahead to results or to where the season might finish. He prefers to take each match as it comes.
What he meant
That approach suits a team whose form has been mixed. Coventry have won 2 and lost 3 of their last five league matches. Lampard is not setting a points target for the Tottenham game and is treating it as one match in a longer run.
On the 1987 FA Cup
“Obviously as a young West Ham fan, I quite enjoyed Coventry winning the final that year.”
What he said
Asked about 1987, Lampard recalled watching Coventry win the FA Cup final as a young West Ham fan.
What he meant
The answer was a light personal memory and not a point about this fixture. Lampard did not draw a link between 1987 and Monday’s game.
On the clubs’ history
“It’s great that the club has those traditions and histories and it’s well set in my head, albeit this is a completely different era and a completely different competition of Coventry and Tottenham.”
What he said
Lampard acknowledged the traditions and histories of both clubs. He stressed that this is a different era and a different competition.
What he meant
He separates the clubs’ past from the present. The current picture is Tottenham 20th on 3 points with three draws and three defeats, and Coventry 16th on 6. His focus is on the current situation of both teams.
Confidence check: Measured
Lampard sounded composed rather than bullish. He did not claim that Coventry have turned a corner. He spoke of having “overachieved” over 18 months and of living “in the moment”, which suggests he wants to keep expectations steady.
The results back up that tone. Coventry have won 2 of their last five league games and lost 3, but the most recent was a 4-1 win over Newcastle. Tottenham have not won in the league this season, with 3 draws and 3 defeats, and have conceded 9 goals.
Both sides have injury problems. Tottenham are without Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons and Mykhaylo Mudryk. Coventry are missing Aurèle Amenda, Haji Wright, Josh Eccles and Luke Woolfenden.
How to watch
Tottenham vs Coventry City kicks off at 8pm UK time on Monday 19 October, live on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, NOW. Subscribers can stream it on Sky Go, NOW.
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- Frank Lampard’s Jack Rudoni point nails his Coventry City reality as Tottenham test looms(Coventry Live)
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