The Sky Blues are off and working after a 3-2 victory over Oxford United on Friday. Paced by a brace from American ahead Haji Wright, Coventry Metropolis had been capable of stave off fairly a comeback from newly promoted Oxford United. Within the first half, Coventry went forward 2-1 by way of Wright and Milan van Ewijk however Mark Harris leveled it within the fifty fifth minute. Wright would not let that stand moving into area within the ninety fifth minute of play calmly rounding the keeper to defeat Oxford.
Wright is choosing up proper the place he left off after scoring 16 objectives within the Championship final season and it is clear that Coventry will go so far as he and Ellis Simms can take them. Wright had an xG of 1.75 from eight pictures from the wing as he was central to all the pieces that the Sky Blues did within the match.
Whereas he was a striker arising in his profession, the adjustment to with the ability to play off the left wing has not solely added to Wright’s recreation, however it has additionally made him a extra harmful participant total. Having good tempo and capable of take up central positions when wanted, it may be robust for opposing defenses to trace him.
That is one thing that has additionally translated to nationwide crew play as properly. If Wright can proceed his present type, possible incoming new supervisor Mauricio Pochettino may have some choices to make. As Christian Pulisic can play as a quantity 10, an choice may very well be Wright taking on area on the left wing to see what it does with the assault.
It is a good drawback to have because it reveals the depth in expertise that the USMNT have and it additionally says so much about how far Wright has come. After making the journey to the 2022 World Cup and solely beginning one match, all Wright has executed is rating and present why he must be in lineups. From the spherical of 16 towards the Netherlands to saving the crew within the Concacaf Nations League together with his late match heroics, Wright has been one for large moments and it may see Coventry Metropolis make the Championship Playoffs this season.
