Haji Back in Training

Striker is "a Couple of Weeks Away."

Haji Wright is finally making progress in his recovery from a lengthy ankle ligament injury that has kept him sidelined since November. The Coventry City forward, who last featured against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, has begun his gradual return to training activities at the club's Ryton facility.

After being limited to cardio work and individual training for several months, Wright has now taken his first steps back onto the grass, participating in portions of team training sessions. However, Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has urged fans to temper their expectations despite photos emerging of Wright's return to outdoor work.

"Don't get too excited, everybody," Lampard cautioned when discussing Wright's recovery. "He's back on the pitch with us, taking part in training and coming out of parts of training to get fitness, but he's been out a relatively long time now."

The striker's rehabilitation program currently involves warm-ups, small possession drills, and box exercises, with the training staff carefully managing his workload. Lampard estimates it will take another two to three weeks before Wright can be considered for selection, emphasizing the importance of ensuring he returns "right and ready and firing."

Wright's return will be a significant boost for Coventry City. Before his injury in November, he had scored seven goals. His absence has spanned nearly the entire tenure of Lampard, who took over as manager in December. The injury also forced Wright to miss out on U.S. Men's National Team duty during this period.

Wright's rehabilitation is being carefully managed, reflecting the club's determination to avoid setbacks. Lampard and his staff, including fitness coach Chris, are closely monitoring his progress as they work toward making him match-ready.