Sheaf, Gyokeres – Coventry City injury latest ahead of play-off decider at Middlesbrough

Coventry City injury news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues boss Mark Robins provides an update on the fitness of two key players ahead of Bank Holiday Monday’s trip to Middlesbrough

Mark Robins has hinted that influential Coventry City midfielder Ben Sheaf is close to a return from injury while star striker Viktor Gyokeres appears to have shaken off a “whack” to his ankle ahead of Monday’s big play-off decider at Middlesbrough.

Sky Blues’ leading scorer Gyokeres was left limping after being on the end of a full-on challenge just before the break against Birmingham City but managed to carry on for the remainder of the game, after which the manager said: “He took a whack to the ankle, a big whack on it but he’ll be fine. He’s robust enough.”

Asked for an update at today’s (Thurs, May 4) pre-match press conference, Robins said: “There’s no new news on any injuries.”

However, when asked if Sheaf is continuing to make strides in his recovery from a calf tear suffered at Blackburn Rovers just over a fortnight ago the manager did hint at some encouraging news. Following a scan to confirm the damage, Robins estimated he’d be out for up to a month, with the hope that he’d be available if City make the play-offs.

But asked for an update, the City boss said: “He’s still making good progress.”

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Mark Robins and his Sky Blues players were back at the Sky Blue Lodge this morning, gearing up for Saturday’s trip to London where they will face Queens Park Rangers (3pm).

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Gareth Ainsworth reveals biggest QPR headache ahead of Coventry City clash

Tipped by many to finish bottom of the league before a ball was kicked this campaign, it has been a steadier start at QPR than perhaps some were expecting.

Don’t get us wrong, with the club 19th in the standings, things are far from ideal, but the reality is, that makes things look worse than they are at present, with the R’s also just two points outside of the top half of the table.

Draws against Birmingham and Swansea were solid results in recent weeks, whilst a win away at struggling Middlesbrough earlier this month was a big result indeed.

It’s Coventry City up next for the R’s at Loftus Road on Saturday, and with the Sky Blues without a win in their last five league matches, it could be the perfect time for QPR to face them.

Ainsworth discusses QPR headache

Ahead of the Sky Blues clash, naturally, QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth has been talking to the media.

In that press conference, Ainsworth provided a brief fitness update on his squad, revealing that his biggest headache at the club now is team selection, having got plenty of players back from injury.

“It’s been great to have a full week’s training heading into another big week for us against Coventry, Leeds and Blackburn.” Ainsworth told the media, via QPR.