Major Haji Wright issue emerges for Coventry City this summer, it could have a huge knock-on effect.

Few players are more essential to Frank Lampard at Coventry City than Haji Wright, but the star striker faces significant challenges this summer.

Wright was Coventry’s greatest attacking threat last season, scoring 12 league goals as Frank Lampard led the club to a top-six finish and the play-offs against all odds. The Sky Blues’ trip ended in disappointment, with a last-gasp loss to eventual victors Sunderland in the semi-finals. Wright has since been on international service with the United States, although his preparations for the 2025/26 Championship season have been severely hampered.

Haji Wright injury details revealed

Despite a promising start to the Gold Cup with the USA, which included a goal against Trinidad & Tobago, Wright has been forced to withdraw due to an injury. When asked about the Achilles injury, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino told ESPN: “It’s always painful to see a player leave, because the group was really fantastic, and he’s a very good guy, and he contributes very high quality to the group, [a] different alternative. “He’s a player who can play multiple spots in the attack. Yes, it is a sad scenario, both for him and for the squad, but I believe we should prioritise his recovery process.

After further examination of the injury, Pochettino subsequently stated, “He already arrived with some problems in his Achilles, and then we cannot solve the problem; he aggravated [his] agony. That is why we made that decision. It’s intriguing that Pochettino said the injury has been with Wright for a while, as this may mean the forward was carrying it during the Championship play-offs. That could help explain why Coventry lacked a cutting edge in attack across the two games against Sunderland.

Haji Wright’s future may be impacted by this injury

Coventry fans are concerned that Wright may leave the club this summer, as other clubs are interested in the 27-year-old. Leicester and Ipswich are believed to be interested in Wright, among others. If Wright was considering a move, his Achilles injury may put that idea to rest for the summer. However, in a bittersweet twist, it could be the perfect deterrent for Coventry’s ambitions of keeping the striker.

Statistics	Haji Wright 2024/25
Games	31
Minutes	2,293
Goals	12
Assists	1

Obviously, there is a danger that Wright will not fully recover from his injury, which would be a significant setback for Coventry next season. Lampard and his Sky Blues will be looking to go one further in 2025/26 and secure promotion, but it won’t be easy, with or without Wright. With large teams dropping out and hungry competitors rising from League One, 2018 is shaping up to be one of the strongest and most competitive campaigns yet.

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