After a rocky start to this campaign, Coventry are now one of the form teams in the division – they have only lost twice in the Championship since the start of December.
With the departure of key players in the summer like Gustavo Hamer and Viktor Gyokeres, it was time for other members of the squad to step up in their absence.
One of those is Ben Sheaf.
Losing Sheaf will be a massive blow
Sheaf has arguably been Coventry’s best player so far this season, and the defensive midfielder has started in every single league game he has featured in.
But in unfortunate news for the Sky Blues and Sheaf, the 26-year-old is set to be out for six to eight weeks.
He picked up a hamstring injury in the 2-2 draw with Bristol City, being forced off in only the 12th minute.
Sheaf has been excellent in the centre of midfield – he ranks highly for defensive actions and shot attempts when compared to other midfielders in the division.
His impressive form both before and since Hamer’s departure have seen him draw Premier League links of his own. Luton were reportedly keen in January but he remained at the CBS Arena.
Torp already showing he can step up in Sheaf’s absence
Whilst Sheaf’s injury is a massive loss for Mark Robins’ side, one of their January signings is already stepping up to the plate in Sheaf’s absence.
Victor Torp, a 24-year-old Danish midfielder, joined in the winter transfer window from Norwegian side Sarpsborg for a reported fee of €2.5 million (£2.2 million).
