The Black Stars forward lasted less than 30 minutes at the Riverside Stadium before signalling discomfort and requesting to be substituted. Coventry went on to secure an impressive away victory, but Lampard’s focus quickly shifted to the fitness of his top scorer.
“It’s a hamstring,” Lampard confirmed after the match. “He said he didn’t feel like it was a major tear, but it tightened up on him. So it was a good thing he came off. Obviously, it’s a concern for us, and we’ll have to see how he is.”
Thomas-Asante will undergo scans to determine the severity of the injury.
The 26-year-old has been in outstanding form this season, driving Coventry’s push for Premier League promotion. He was named Championship Player of the Month for October after scoring six goals including two bracesas the Sky Blues climbed to the top of the table before the international break.
He has now registered 10 goals and three assists in 17 league appearances this campaign, making him one of Lampard’s most influential players.
