Luton's Kaminski hopes to play despite father's death

Thomas Kaminski first moved to English football from Gent in 2020

Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield will leave it up to goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski as to whether he plays in Saturday's game against Coventry City following the death of his father.

Kaminski has returned to Kenilworth Road and trained with the rest of the Hatters squad on Friday.

"We'll give him as long as he needs. We'll be guided by Thomas. He's back here for a reason, because he wants to play and as long as he feels comfortable, he will be playing," Bloomfield told BBC Three Counties Radio.

"I don't see any reason why that may change, but if it does and he doesn't feel comfortable, then he won't play."

Kaminski has made 45 appearances for Luton this season with 10 clean sheets, having joined the club from Blackburn Rovers in 2023.

He was accompanied back to England following the death of his father Jacek by Bloomfield, who travelled by train to Brussels on Thursday to meet him there.

"I just felt that I should accompany him on the trip back. He's just lost his dad, he's getting on a train to come and represent our football club," the manager said.

"I just wanted to make sure he was alright on the way back. I went to Brussels, met his mum, got in another queue, back on the Eurostar and came home."

Bloomfield said he would have no doubts about the player's state of mind if he makes himself available.

"He's a very driven character who has created a career for himself that he should be incredibly proud of," he added.

Luton remain in the relegation places, but have the same number of points as Derby County and are only two behind Hull City and three adrift of Preston North End and Oxford United.

If they can make it three wins in a row by beating Coventry, they could be helped by the fact that Hull and Derby are playing each other.

Midfielder Jordan Clark is available after recovering from a calf injury and loan defender Kal Naismith can play again after sitting out Monday's 3-1 victory over Bristol City, his parent club.

"An awful lot of hard work, and resilience and perseverance, has gone into the last couple of months," said Bloomfield.

"We've given ourselves an opportunity now - and we fully intend to take that opportunity.

"I've always had belief - obviously at times that belief has been tested because we've had some tough moments - but the confidence and belief around the whole building has been growing and we want to make sure we get over the line."

Following the game with Coventry, Luton will end the campaign with a trip to West Bromwich Albion on 3 May.