Coventry forward Haji Wright sidelined for up to 12 weeks
USA international Haji Wright will miss the start of the Premier League season due to a serious quad injury.
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Coventry City forward Haji Wright faces a layoff of up to 12 weeks after sustaining a serious quad injury. The news was confirmed by manager Frank Lampard, who described the setback as a significant disappointment for both the player and the club.
The 28-year-old was preparing for his first taste of Premier League football following a standout campaign in the Championship, where he registered 17 goals and an assist. In response to the injury, Coventry has already bolstered their attack by signing forwards Taiwo Awoniyi and Sidiki Chérif.
This injury also carries implications for the USMNT. Having featured in all four of the USA's matches at the home World Cup earlier this summer, Wright is now set to miss the September-October international window, including a high-profile game against Mexico, as well as the Nations League matches in November. Mauricio Pochettino will now have to look toward other options, such as Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, or rising prospect Julian Hall Zakrzewski, to lead the line.