The striker, who entered the game in the 83rd minute to replace Ellis Simms, was hurt in Good Friday’s 3-1 victory over Huddersfield, so he watched the game with his family from the stands on Monday. The Sky Blues lost 2-1 to Cardiff City. It was hoped that the 32-year-old would be well enough to be included in the team for Saturday’s home match against Leeds, who are currently in second position. Nevertheless, manager Mark Robins disclosed during today’s pre-game news conference that “he’s still not right, so he’ll be missing tomorrow.”
“He’s got a small problem with his calf but it’s been a week now so he should be available sometime next week.”
Regarding Jamie Allen, the midfielder sustained a comeback injury during the international break last week, after recovering for seven weeks from a fractured cheekbone he sustained against Sheffied Wednesday in the FA Cup.
Robins responded, “He’s got a specific setback,” when asked if there was any chance he would be free for the weekend. He is now suffering from a calf injury. He’s been gone for a long time, so it’s simply tight. When you attempt to intensify things, it simply cascades.
The slight tightness in his leg indicates that he will need to recover a little bit more time.” “He’s still working his way back to full fitness after his time off, so no Jamie tomorrow either,” he continued.
