Coventry City is gearing up for their first game of the 2024/25 Championship campaign, and manager Mark Robins has decided to give three new signings their league debuts. Oliver Dovin, Jack Rudoni, and Ephron Mason-Clark will all be starting in today’s match against Stoke at the bet365 Stadium.
Dovin, a Sweden international, will be in goal for the Sky Blues, with Ben Wilson as his backup on the bench. Unfortunately, Brad Collins will not be playing in today’s game. The defense will consist of Milan van Ewijk, Jake Bidwell, Bobby Thomas, and Luis Binks, with Liam Kitching serving a suspension and Joel Latibeaudiere providing support from the bench.
In midfield, Victor Torp and Jamie Allen will be holding down the fort in the absence of injured captain Ben Sheaf. Josh Eccles will be available as cover on the substitutes’ bench. Upfront, Jack Rudoni will be playing in the number ten role, with Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and Ephron Mason-Clark on the wings. Haji Wright, who is returning from an ankle injury, will start on the bench. Ellis Simms will lead the line for Coventry City.
The substitutes’ bench will also include Brandon Thomas-Asante, Fabio Tavares, and Kasey Palmer as attacking options. The starting XI for Coventry City will be: Oliver Dovin; Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Luis Binks, Jake Bidwell; Victor Torp, Jamie Allen; Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Ephron Mason-Clark; Ellis Simms.
Overall, it looks like a strong lineup for Coventry City as they kick off their new season. Fans can share their thoughts on the team selection by clicking on the provided link.